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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jolene" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Jolene”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jolene"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Jolene". Key of G, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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