Jolene
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Am C G Am G Am
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene I'm begging of you please don't take my man
Am C G Am G Am
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. Jolene Please don't take him just because you can
(Please don't take him even though you can)
Am C G Am
1. Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of auburn hair
G Em Am
with ivory skin and eyes of emerald green.
Am C G Am
Your smile is like a breathe of spring your voice is soft like summer rain
G Em Am
And I can not compete with you Jolene.
Am C G Am
He talks about you in his sleep and there's nothing I can do to keep
G Em Am
from crying when he calls your name Jolene
Am C G Am
Now I can easily understand how you could easily take my man
G Em Am
But you don't know what he means to me Jolene go to chorus,
then to 2nd verse
Am C G Am
2. You can have your choice of men but I could never love again
G Em Am
He's the only one for me Jolene
Am C G Am
I had to have this talk with you My happiness depends on you
G Em Am
and whatever you decide to do Jolene
How to play Jolene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.