Jolene
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Verso 1
D
Paychecks and cigarettes govern the kitchenette
She works the evenings
G A
believing what her teachers always said
D
"Jolene is very keen, that girl will live the dream
G A
Go to college, get away." But her boyfriend, in the prison, he'll say
[Refrão]
Bm A G
Wait for me, one more day, and when I'm free
G D
Baby we will run away
Verso 2
D
John Paul sold Adderall and cocaine by the shopping mall
He made him a few bucks
G A
Now he's locked up, serving time until next fall
D
Plans made in seventh grade, he left them all delayed
G A
But she loves him, even so; so he begs her, Oh my darling don't go
[Refrão]
Bm A G
Wait for me, one more day, and when I'm free
G D G
Baby we will run awaaaaaay
G D G
Baby we will run awaaaaaay
Ponte
Bm A D A Bm
Hey Jolene, you're the one I want
Bm A D A G
To come with me when I leave this haunt
Bm A D A G
Baby sink or swim, we'll be on our own
Bm A D
Cuz we're leaving Ohio
D
I'm gonna make parole and, you're gonna leave that hole, and
G
We're gonna find a place where, nobody knows our faces
D
And I'll find a job that pays and, you'll study every day, and
G
Baby we got to go, they'll never know, we're leaving Ohio
D G
Oh-oh-oh
G D
Baby we're leaving Ohio - oh oh
G A
Baby we're leaving
Bm A D A Bm
Hey Jolene, you're the one I want
Bm A D A G
To come with me when I leave this haunt
Bm A D A G
Baby sink or swim, we'll be on our own
Bm A D
Cuz we're leaving Ohio
How to play Jolene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.