Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

You Ought To Be With Me

Chords

4.923 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

"You Ought to Be With Me" by Al Green
Capo 1
[Intro]
 G#m D#m G F
[Verse]
ESit right down and talk to me Dabout how you want to be
You ought to F#mbe with me, yeah you ought to Bbe with me
G#mThinking 'bout what people do, Atalking 'bout how I love you
GThinking there's nothing to what to say
You're gonna Abe with Bme C#manywaBy
EThey don't want to see us do Dall of the things we want to
You oughta F#mbe with me, yeah you oughta Bbe with me
EYou don't have to Bwaste my time Bmif you want to be a Amfriend of mine
You can F#mhear me now and walk away and Amturn your back for another day
[Bridge]
A  G#m A
G#m F#m G#m
F#m E G#m
C#m
[Verse]
EOught to be the kind of girl Dthat can brighten this ol' world
And it's F#mhard to see why you and me can't Bbe together happily
G#mI'm not trying to realize Ayou being with some other guy
GI don't know the reasons why
You oughta Abe with Bme unC#mtil I Bdie
E Bm Am A
Yeah you oughta C#mbe with me until I die
EI don't want to Bmwaste my time if you want to be a Amfriend of mine
I wanna F#mhold you tight, love you right, Amput good feelings in your life
E Bm Am A

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

You Ought To Be With Me

by Al Green

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

D#m

F#m

C#m

"You Ought to Be With Me" by Al Green

Capo 1

[Intro]

G#m D#m G F

[Verse]

E D

Sit right down and talk to me about how you want to be

F#m B

You ought to be with me, yeah you ought to be with me

G#m A

Thinking 'bout what people do, talking 'bout how I love you

Thinking there's nothing to what to say

A B C#m B

You're gonna be with me anyway

E D

They don't want to see us do all of the things we want to

F#m B

You oughta be with me, yeah you oughta be with me

E B Bm Am

You don't have to waste my time if you want to be a friend of mine

F#m Am

You can hear me now and walk away and turn your back for another day

[Bridge]

A G#m A

G#m F#m G#m

F#m E G#m

C#m

[Verse]

E D

Ought to be the kind of girl that can brighten this ol' world

F#m B

And it's hard to see why you and me can't be together happily

G#m A

I'm not trying to realize you being with some other guy

I don't know the reasons why

A B C#m B

You oughta be with me until I die

E Bm Am A

C#m

Yeah you oughta be with me until I die

E Bm Am

I don't want to waste my time if you want to be a friend of mine

F#m Am

I wanna hold you tight, love you right, put good feelings in your life

E Bm Am A

About You Ought To Be With Me Chords by Al Green

Learn how to play You Ought To Be With Me by Al Green with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Ought To Be With Me chords”, “You Ought To Be With Me guitar chords”, or “Al Green You Ought To Be With Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy You Ought To Be With Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Ought To Be With Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G#m, D#m, G, F, E, D.

FAQ — You Ought To Be With Me by Al Green

How do I play "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green on guitar?

Open the free chords for "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green free?

Yes. The chords for "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "You Ought To Be With Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "You Ought To Be With Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "You Ought To Be With Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "You Ought To Be With Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "You Ought To Be With Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Al Green below.

What key is "You Ought To Be With Me" in?

The chords for "You Ought To Be With Me" show the original chord names (including G#m, D#m, G, F, E, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.