Key: C#m · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 110 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: Am, C, G, Em · Strumming: D D DU DU
[Intro] Am [Chorus] Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G I'm begging of you, Am Please don't take my man Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G Please don't take him Em Am Just because you can [Verse] Am C Your beauty is beyond compare G Am With flaming locks of auburn hair G With ivory skin and Em Am Eyes of emerald green Am C Your smile is like a breath of spring G Am Your voice is soft like summer rain G Em Am And I cannot compete with you, Jolene [Verse] Am C He talks about you in his sleep G There's nothing Am I can do to keep G From crying when he Em Am Calls your name, Jolene Am C And I can easily understand G Am How you could easily take my man G But you don't know what Em Am He means to me, Jolene [Chorus] Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G I'm begging of you, Am Please don't take my man Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G Please don't take him Em Am Just because you can [Verse] Am C You could have your choice of men G Am But I could never love again G Em Am He's the only one for me, Jolene Am C I had to have this talk with you G Am My happiness depends on you G Em Am And whatever you decide to do, Jolene [Chorus] Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G I'm begging of you, Am Please don't take my man Am C G Am Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene G Please don't take him Em Am Even though you can
ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written & sung by Dolly Parton.
Track Info
- Song: Jolene
- Artist: Dolly Parton
- Written by Dolly Parton
- Produced by Bob Ferguson
- Album: Jolene
- Released Date: 1973
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#m
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: Am, C, G, Em
- BPM: 110
- Suggested Strumming: D D DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Am – x02210 C – x32010 G – 320003 Em – 022000 | Am – 2000 C – 0003 G – 0232 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Jolene in?
Jolene is in the key of C#m.
What chords do I need for Jolene?
You need Am, C, G, Em to play Jolene by Dolly Parton.
Do I need a capo for Jolene?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Jolene by Dolly Parton.
How hard is Jolene to play on guitar?
Jolene by Dolly Parton is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.