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Capo on first for Jagged little pill, no capo for acoustic version.
Looks more complicated than most of the tabs here (cause of all the scary chord names!!)
Ignore Chord shapes above and use these:
[Verse]
   Gsus4x555xx
       Gx554xx
   Fsus4x333xx
       Fx332xx
[Bridge]
       Cx32010 (-slides into ->)
     D11x54030 (and back)
[Verse]
(just hold the little and ring fingers in the  G5position throughout and 
change the bass note -cinch huh?):
      G53x0033
Em7/   G020033     
   Dsus4xx0233
   Csus2x30033
     Bb5x133xx
      C5x355xx
[Intro]
Gsus4, G, Fsus4,  F  
(For the acoustic version, only play the A,D,G strings, see chord pattern below)
[Verse 1]
Gsus4, G, Fsus4,                                       F  Gsus4, G, Fsus4, F  
  I --     recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone
Gsus4, G, Fsus4,                                 F  Gsus4, G, Fsus4, F  
  I       recommend walking around naked in your living room
[Bridge]
  CSwallow it D11down what a jagged little pill
  CIt feels so D11good swimming in your stomach
  CWait until the D11dust settles
[Chorus]
  G5You live you learn
Em7/G  
  You love you learn
  Dsus4You cry you learn
  Csus2You lose you learn
  G5You bleed you learn
Em7/                G         Dsus4  Csus2  
  You scream you learn
[Verse 2]
I recommend biting off more than you can chew I certainly do
Throw it down the caution blocks you from the wind
Hold it up to the rays
You wait and see when the smoke clears
Repeat Chorus
   Bb5     C5    G5(x8)
  CWear it ouD11t the way a three year old would do
  CMelt it doD11wn you're gonna have to eventually anyway
  CThe fire tD11rucks are coming up around the bend
  You grieve you learn
  You choke you learn
  You laugh you learn
  You choose you learn
  You pray you learn
  You ask you learn
  You live you learn

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

This song is about the valuable lessons learned from poor decisions, and how embracing those experiences can lead to growth. The lyrics suggest shedding fear, opening your heart, and speaking your mind, even offering the playful advice to "walk around the house naked" when things get tough. It's a self-help rock anthem that encourages facing difficulties head-on, with the album title Jagged Little Pill even coming from a line within the song itself. Playing this song feels like a journey of resilience and finding strength through vulnerability.

AI-written from these sources:You Learn — Wikipedia ↗Alanis Morissette — Wikipedia ↗

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You Learn

by Alanis Morissette

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus4

Fsus4

D11

Em7

Dsus4

Csus2

Bb5

Capo on first for Jagged little pill, no capo for acoustic version.

Looks more complicated than most of the tabs here (cause of all the scary chord names!!)

Ignore Chord shapes above and use these:

[Verse]

Gsus4

x555xx

x554xx

Fsus4

x333xx

x332xx

[Bridge]

x32010 (-slides into ->)

D11

x54030 (and back)

[Verse]

(just hold the little and ring fingers in the position throughout and

change the bass note -cinch huh?):

3x0033

Em7 G

/ 020033

Dsus4

xx0233

Csus2

x30033

Bb5

x133xx

x355xx

[Intro]

Gsus4 G Fsus4 F

, , ,

(For the acoustic version, only play the A,D,G strings, see chord pattern below)

[Verse 1]

Gsus4 G Fsus4 F Gsus4 G Fsus4 F

, , , , , ,

I -- recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone

Gsus4 G Fsus4 F Gsus4 G Fsus4 F

, , , , , ,

I recommend walking around naked in your living room

[Bridge]

C D11

Swallow it down what a jagged little pill

C D11

It feels so good swimming in your stomach

C D11

Wait until the dust settles

[Chorus]

You live you learn

Em7 G

You love you learn

Dsus4

You cry you learn

Csus2

You lose you learn

You bleed you learn

Em7 G Dsus4 Csus2

You scream you learn

[Verse 2]

I recommend biting off more than you can chew I certainly do

Throw it down the caution blocks you from the wind

Hold it up to the rays

You wait and see when the smoke clears

Repeat Chorus

Bb5 C5 G5

(x8)

C D11

Wear it out the way a three year old would do

C D11

Melt it down you're gonna have to eventually anyway

C D11

The fire trucks are coming up around the bend

You grieve you learn

You choke you learn

You laugh you learn

You choose you learn

You pray you learn

You ask you learn

You live you learn

About You Learn Chords by Alanis Morissette

Learn how to play You Learn by Alanis Morissette with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Learn chords”, “You Learn guitar chords”, or “Alanis Morissette You Learn 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 Learn chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Learn lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gsus4, G, Fsus4, F, C, D11.

FAQ — You Learn by Alanis Morissette

How do I play "You Learn" by Alanis Morissette on guitar?

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Can I transpose "You Learn" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "You Learn"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "You Learn" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "You Learn" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "You Learn" by Alanis Morissette with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Alanis Morissette below.

What key is "You Learn" in?

The chords for "You Learn" show the original chord names (including Gsus4, G, Fsus4, F, C, D11). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.