Jolene

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

Jo lene, Jo (F)lene, Jo (C)lene, Jo (Dm)lene,

I’m (C)beg ging of you, please don’t take (Dm)my man.

Jo lene, Jo (F)lene, Jo (C)lene, Jo (Dm)lene,

(C)please don’t take him just be cause you (Dm)can.

Your beau ty is be (F)yond com pare, with (C)flam ing locks of (Dm)au burn hair, with (C)i v’ry skin and eyes of em ’rald (Dm)green.

Your smile is like a (F)breath of spring, your (C)voice is soft like (Dm)sum mer rain, and (C)I can er not com pete with you, Jo lene.

He talks a bout you (F)in his sleep and there’s (C)noth ing I can (Dm)do to keep from cry in’ when he (C)calls your name, Jo (Dm)lene.

And I can eas ’ly (F)un der stand how (C)you could eas ’ly (Dm)take my man, but you (C)don’t know what he means to me, Jo (Dm)lene.

Jo lene, Jo (F)lene, Jo (C)lene, Jo (Dm)lene,

I’m (C)beg ging of you, please don’t take (Dm)my man.

Jo lene, Jo (F)lene, Jo (C)lene, Jo (Dm)lene,

(C)please don’t take him just be cause you (Dm)can.

Jo lene,

Jo lene,

please don’t take my man, Jo lene,

Jo lene,

Jo lene.

My hap pi ness de pends on you, Jo lene.

Jolene — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Jolene" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Jolene

Can I play "Jolene" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jolene" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Jolene" by Dolly Parton played in?
Jolene is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jolene"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jolene" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Jolene"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jolene"?
"Jolene" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jolene"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Jolene"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Jolene" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Jolene"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jolene" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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