Intro -x2-:
Dm
xA|-------5------5---------5----|
xE|----------0h1-------0h1------|
xC|--2--------------------------|
xG|-----2-----------2--------2--|
Chorus:
DmFCDmDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
CDmDmDm
I'm beggin' of you, please don't take my man
DmFCDmDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
CDmDmDm
Please don't take him, even though you can
Verse 1:
DmFCDm
Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of auburn hair
CDmDmDm
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
DmFCDm
Your smile is like a breath of spring and your voice is soft like summer rain
CDmDmDm
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
DmFCDm
An' he talks about you in his sleep, and there's nothin' I can do to keep
CDmDmDm
From cryin' when he calls your name, Jolene
Chorus:
DmFCDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
C -nc- DmDmDm
I'm beggin' of you, please don't take my man
DmFCDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
C -nc- DmDmDmDmDm
Please don't take him, even though you can
Verse 2 -same chord progression-:
Well, I can easily understand how you could easily take my man
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
Well, you could have your choice of men, but I could never love again
He's the only one for me, Jolene
An' I had to have this talk with you, my happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
Chorus:
DmFCDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
C -nc- DmDmDm
I'm beggin' of you, please don't take my man
DmFCDmDm
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
C -nc- Dm
Please don't take him, even though you can
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This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research. UkuTabs does not own any songs, lyrics or arrangements posted and/or printed. This arrangement was downloaded for free on UkuTabs.com.
The White Stripes was an alternative rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They disbanded in 2011. The group consisted of songwriter Jack White (vocals, piano/keyboards, guitar) and Meg White (drums, vocals).
After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit independent music underground, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their successful albums White
Thumb Position Check. For bar chords, place the thumb lower on the neck for leverage. For open chords, let it sit higher. Small thumb adjustments reduce hand strain and improve clarity immediately.
