Written for the 1978 musical Grease, “You’re the One That I Want” is the last song in the film, and was a successful hit single reaching #1 around the world.
An upbeat, catchy tune which is fun to play, a great one for beginners across all instruments 🙂
E G A
I got chills
E E-F-E-C
They’re multiplying
E G A-G G-G-E
And I’m losing control
E G A-A E F-E-C
Cause the power you’re supplying…
It’s electrifying!
C E-E G G
You better shape up
E G A B G
Cause I need a man
^C ^C ^C B A G A-G-F
And my heart is set on you ~
E E-E G A-G
You better shape up
E G-E A-B-A-G
You better understand
^C ^C ^C B A G A
To my heart I must be true
^A-^A ^A
Nothing left
^A-^A ^A ^G ^G ^F ^F
Nothing left for me to do…
^C ^C ^C ^C ^C ^C
You’re the one that I want
G G G A A ^C
You are the one I want
^E ^D ^C A-^C
Ooh ooh ooh, honey!
^C ^C ^C ^C ^C ^C
You’re the one that I want
G G G A A ^C
You are the one I want
^E ^D ^C A-^C
Ooh ooh ooh, honey!
^C ^C ^C ^C ^C
The one that I want
G G G A A ^C
You are the one I want
^E ^D ^C
Ooh ooh ooh
^C ^C A B
The one I need
B ^C ^D-^D-^C-B
Oh, yes indeed!
E G A E D-D-C
If you’re filled with affection
E G A G G-E
You’re to shy to convey
E – G G# E C-D-C
Better take my direction
E .A .A
Feel your way…
^A
Pow!
C E-E G G
I better shape up
E G A B G
Cause you need a man
^A ^A ^B ^G
I need a man!
^C ^C ^C B A-G-A-G-F?
Who can keep you satisfied
C E-E G A-G
I better shape up
E G A-B G
If I’m gonna prove
^A ^A-^B ^G
You’d better prove!
^C ^C ^C B A-G-A
That my faith is justified…
^A ^A ^A
Are you sure?
^A ^A ^A ^G ^G ^F-^F
Yes I’m sure down deep inside!
(Chorus)