Jolene chords
by Miley CyrusSong Key: C Minor
Time Signature: 2/2
Tempo: 110 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Guitar Chords in A Minor: Am, C, G
Capo: 3rd fret (to play with the video in Cm)
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Jolene
Capo on 3 if playing with the videoThe Relative Major Key of Am is highlighted (C) - Transpose to any other key.
Am
Intro: 2/2 ‖: :‖ 12 bars in total
Am C G Am
Chorus: Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
I'm beg-ging of you please don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
Please don't take him e-ven though you can
Am C
1. Your beau-ty is be-yond com-pare
G Am
With flam-ing locks of au-burn hair
G Am
With i-vo-ry skin and eyes of emerald green
Am C
2. Your smile is like a breath of spring
G Am
Your skin is soft like sum-mer rain
G Am
And I cannot compete with you, Jo-lene
Am C
3. And I can easily un-der-stand
G Am
How you could easily take my man
G Am
But you don't know what he means to me, Jo-lene
Am C
4. And he talks about you in his sleep
G Am
There's noth-ing I can do to keep
G
From cry-ing when he calls your name,
Am
Jo-lene... Jolene
Am C G Am
Chorus: Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am C G Am
Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am C
5. I had to have this talk with you
G Am
My hap-piness de-pends on you
G Am
What-e-ver you decide to do, Jo-lene
Am C
6. And you could have your choice of men
G Am
But I could never love again
G
'Cause he's the only one for me,
Am
Jo-lene... Jolene
Am C G Am
Chorus: Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
Well I'm beg-ging of you please don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene, Jo-lene
G Am
Please don't take him even though you can
Am
Jo-lene... Jo-lene
Am
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Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: C Minor — (Relative to Eb Major) — 3 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
- Piano Chord Set: Cm, Eb, Bb
- Time Signature: 2/2 — Two half-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: h = 110 (h represents a half-note)
- Voice Range: Bb3 - Eb5
- Please Note: Throughout the song, the guitarist plays around with the Am chord by dropping the first finger and playing Asus2 - very effective.
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Song and Artist:
Jolene is a country song written by multi-talented music artist, Dolly Parton. She recorded the song on May 22, 1973 and released it in October, 1973 from the album of the same name.
In 2012, Dolly's goddaughter, Miley Cyrus performed a version of the song in the Backyard Sessions video where she performs a number of classic songs.
Miley Cyrus is a multifaceted artist who rose to fame as a teenage actress playing the title character in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana."
Born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, she quickly became a household name due to the show's popularity. However, she later transitioned into a successful music career, releasing several albums that showcased her versatility as a singer-songwriter.
Cyrus's musical style has evolved over the years, spanning from pop and country to rock and hip-hop influences. She gained widespread attention for her bold and provocative performances, often pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Notable hits from her music career include "Party in the U.S.A.," "Wrecking Ball," and "We Can't Stop." Beyond her music, Cyrus is known for her advocacy work and philanthropy. She has been vocal about various social and political issues, including LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and environmental conservation.
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