Olivia Newton-John - You’re the One That I Want Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
[Opening]
I got [Am]chills, they’re multiplying, and I’m [F]losing con [C]trol
Cos the [E7]power, you’re supp[Am]lying, it’s electrifying
[verse 2]
You better shape [C]up, cause I [G]need a man
[Am]And my heart is set on [F]you
You better shape [C]up, you better [G]understand
[Am]To my heart I must be [F]true
[F]Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
[chorus]
You’re the [C]one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo
The one I [G]need, oh yes in[G7]deed
[Closing]
If you’re [Am]filled, with affection
You’re too [F]shy to con [C]vey
Better [E7]take, my di [Am]rection
[Am]Feel your way
I better shape [C]up, cos you [G]need a man
[Am]Who can keep you satis [F]fied
I better shape [C]up, if I’m [G]gonna prove
[Am]That my faith is justi [F]fied
[F]Are you sure? Yes I’m sure down deep inside
[chorus]
You’re the [C]one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo
The one I [G]need, oh yes in[G7]deed
[chorus]
You’re the [C]one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo honey
The [C]one that I want (you are the one that I want)
Oo oo [F]oo
The one I [G]need, oh yes in[G7]deed
How to play You're the One That I Want on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Olivia Newton-John - You're the One That I Want on guitar requires 6 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
You're the One That I Want uses these transitions most often: F → C (12), C → F (9), and Am → F (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - F chord transition.
1. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
3. C → E7 chord transition
To move from C to E7;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
4. E7 → Am chord transition
To move from E7 to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
5. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
8. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
9. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
10. G7 → Am chord transition
To move from G7 to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
11. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
You're the One That I Want chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You're the One That I Want.
- You're the One That I Want includes 49 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- You're the One That I Want contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how You're the One That I Want connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → C: 40%
- F → G: 21%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%