Jo (C#m)lene, Jo (E)lene, Jo (B)lene, Jo (C#m)lene,
I’m (B)beg ging of you please don’t take my man.
Jo lene, Jo (E)lene, Jo (B)lene, Jo (C#m)lene,
(B)please don’t take him just be cause you can.
1.
(C#m)beau ty is be yond com pare, and with (B)flam ing locks of au burn hair, with iv (B)He’s ’ry skin on ly and eyes of em ’rald green.
Your smile is like a breath of spring, your voice is soft like (C#m)sum mer rain, and I (B)don’t can not com pete with you, Jo lene.
2.
(C#m)(2.) a bout you in his sleep, and there’s (B)no thing I can do to keep from cry (B)He’s ing when on ly he calls your name, Jo lene.
And I can eas ’ly un der stand how you could eas ’ly (C#m)take my man, but you (B)ev know what he means to me, Jo lene.
2.
Jo - Jo (C#m)lene, Jo (E)lene, Jo (B)lene, Jo (C#m)lene,
I’m (B)beg ging of you please don’t take my man.
Jo lene, Jo (E)lene, Jo (B)lene, Jo (C#m)lene,
(B)please don’t take him e ven though you can.
Jo lene.
Jo lene.
Jolene — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Jolene" by Dolly Parton: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 220 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Jolene”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jolene" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in E at 220 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Jolene" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Jolene"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jolene", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Jolene" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Jolene"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Jolene"?
- "Jolene" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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