You Oughta Know

by Alanis Morissette

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(F#m7)I want you to know

that (B)I’m hap py for you.

(F#m7)I wish noth ing but the best for you both.

An old er (F#m7)ver sion of me, is she per vert ed like me?

Would she go (B)down on you in mid dle a the a ter?

Does she speak (F#m7)el o quent ly, and would she have your ba by?

I’m sure she’d (B)make a real ly ex cel lent moth er.

’Cause the (F#m7)love that you gave that we made was n’t a ble to make it e nough for you to be o (B)pen wide, and you know no.

it.

And ev ’ry time you speak her name does she know how you told me you’d hold me un til (B)you died, till you died?

can But you’re still a live.

And I’m here

to re mind you of the mess you left when you went (B)a way.

It’s not (F#)fair

to de ny me of the cross I bear that you gave (B)to me.

You, you, you (CN.C.)ought a know.

(F#m7)You seem ver y well,

that (B)things look peace ful.

you.

(F#m7)I’m not quite as well, I thought you should know.

Did you for (F#m7)get a bout me, Mis ter Du vert plic i ty?

I hate to (B)bug you in the mid dle of din ner.

ter?

It was a (F#m7)slap in the face, how quick ly I was re placed, and are you (B)think ing of me ex when you fuck her?

’Cause the (F#m7)love that you gave that we made was n’t a ble to make it e nough for you to be o (B)pen wide, and you know no.

it.

And ev ’ry time you speak her name does she know how you told me you’d hold me un til (B)you died, till you died?

can But you’re still a live.

And I’m here

to re mind you of the mess you left when you went (B)a way.

It’s not (F#)fair

to de ny me of the cross I bear that you gave (B)to me.

You, you, you (CN.C.)ought a know.

(CN.C.)ought a know.

’Cause the ought a know.

I’m here

to re mind you of the mess you left when you went (B)a way.

It’s not fair

to de ny me of the cross I bear that you gave (B)to me.

You, you, you (CN.C.)ought a know.

You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F# at 106 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "You Oughta Know" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "You Oughta Know"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.