Jolene Chords
by Dolly Parton
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About Jolene
Jolene is Dolly Parton's most covered song, with artists from The White Stripes to Miley Cyrus putting their own spin on this tale of romantic jealousy. The desperate plea to a beautiful woman not to steal her man struck a universal chord. Its haunting melody and raw emotion have kept it relevant for over 50 years.
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Tips for Playing Jolene
The song is in C#m - use a capo on the 4th fret to play in Am
The fingerpicking pattern emphasizes the bass note movement
Practice the Am-C-G-Am progression with steady tempo
The White Stripes' version uses aggressive strumming in Am
Add hammer-ons and pull-offs to the Am chord for embellishment
Fun Facts About Jolene
Dolly wrote this song and "I Will Always Love You" on the same day
The name Jolene came from a young fan who asked for an autograph
It's been recorded in numerous genres from rock to electronic
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