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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
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
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F#, 106 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “You Oughta Know”
- What key is "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette played in?
- You Oughta Know is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Oughta Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Oughta Know" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "You Oughta Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Oughta Know"?
- "You Oughta Know" was originally performed by Alanis Morissette. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Oughta Know"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B9, C, E, F#, F#m, F#m7.
- What other songs by Alanis Morissette can I play here?
- Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "Ironic". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Oughta Know" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "You Oughta Know" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "You Oughta Know" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.