Jolene
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G C G
Cocaine flame in my bloodstream
G C
Sold my coat when I hit Spokane
C G
Bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes in the early morning rain
G C G
Lately my hands they don't feel like mine
C
My eyes been stung with dust and blind
C
Held you in my arms one time
C G
Lost you just the same
Em D
Jolene
C G
I ain't about to go straight
C D G
It's too late, well I found myself face down in a ditch
D C
Booze in my hair, Blood on my lips
Em C G
A picture of you holding a picture of me In the pocket of my blue jeans
Em D C
Still don't know what love means
Em D C Step down to Am D G, C,G
Still don't know what love means Jolene
G G C Am C C Am
La, La, La, La, La, La, La,
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Been so long since I seen your face, Or felt a part of this human race
I've been living out of this here suitcase for way too long
A man needs something he can hold onto
A nine pound hammer or a woman like you, Either one of them things will do
Jolene, I ain't about to go straight, It's too late
I found myself face down in a ditch
Booze in my hair, Blood on my lips
A picture of you holding a picture of me
In the pocket of my blue jeans
Still don't know what love means, Still don't know what love means
How to play Jolene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.