Jolene
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capo 3 (scroll down for full chords)
Intro : Am x5 bars
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
I'm begging you, please don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am C
Your beauty is beyond compare,
G Am
With flaming locks of auburn hair,
G Am
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Am C
Your smile is like a breath of spring,
G Am
Your skin is soft like summer rain,
G Am
And I cannot compete with you, jolene
Am C
And I could easily understand
G Am
How you could easily take my man
G Am
But you don't know what he means to me, jolene
Am C
And he talks about you in his sleep,
G Am
There's nothing I can do to keep
G Am
From crying, when he calls your name, jolene Jolene
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
I'm begging you, please don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am C
Had to have this talk with you,
G Am
My happiness depends on you,
G Am
Whatever you decide to do, jolene
Am C
And you could have your choice of men,
G Am
But I could never love again
G Am
Cos he's the only one for me, jolene Jolene
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
I'm begging you, please don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am G Am
Jolene Joleeeeeeeeeeeeeeennee
Enjoy :D
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.