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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jolene" by Dolly Parton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Jolene" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jolene" with hands-separate practice in G at 112 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Jolene"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jolene" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jolene"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jolene" is in the key of G at 112 BPM.

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