Jolene

by Zac Brown Band
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Lyrics

(G)Co caine (C)flame in my (G)blood stream.

Sold my coat when I hit Spo kane.

I bought my self a hard pack of cig a rettes in the ear ly morn ing (G)rain.

Late ly my (C)hands, they don’t feel like mine.

My eyes been stung with (C)dust and blind.

I held you in my arms one time.

I lost you just the (G)same.

Jo lene,

well, I ain’t a bout to go straight.

It’s (C)too late,

and I found my self (C)face down (G)in the ditch, booze in my hair, blood on my lips, a (Em)pic ture of you hold ing a pic ture of me in the (C)pock et of my blue jeans.

Still don’t (D)know what love means.

Still don’t (D)know what love means.

Jo lene.

La la la la la la la.

Jo lene.

La la la la la la la (G)la la la.

It’s been so (C)long since I’ve seen your face or felt a part of this (C)hu man race.

Been liv ing out of this here suit case for way (D)too (G)long.

A man needs (C)some thing he can hold on to; nine pound ham mer or a (C)wom an like you.

Ei ther one of them things will do.

Co caine (C)flame in my (G)blood stream.

Sold my coat when I hit Spo kane.

Jolene — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jolene" by Zac Brown Band 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, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 80 BPM.
What key is "Jolene" by Zac Brown Band 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jolene" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 Zac Brown Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jolene"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Zac Brown Band can I play here?
Try "Colder Weather", "No Hurry", "Keep Me in Mind". 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 80 BPM.