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Dolly Parton - Jolene Chords

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ChordsAm, C, G, Em7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
I’mGbeggingofyouEm7pleasedon’ttakemyAmman
AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
GPleasedon’ttakehimEm7justbecauseyouAmcan
AmYourbeautyis Cbeyondcompare
WithGflaminglocksofAmauburnhair
WithGivoryskinandEm7eyesofemeraldAmgreen
AmYoursmileislikeaCbreathofspring
YourGvoiceissoftlikeAmsummerrain
AndGIcannot Em7competewith AmJolene
AmHetalksaboutyouCinhissleep
Andthere’sGnothingIcanAmdotokeep
FromGcryingwhenheEm7callsyourname AmJolene
AmAndIcaneasilyCunderstand
HowGyoucouldeasilyAmtakemyman
ButGyoudon’tknowwhatheEm7meanstome AmJolene
AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
I’mGbeggingofyouEm7pleasedon’ttakemyAmman
AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
GPleasedon’ttakehimEm7justbecauseyouAmcan
AmYoucanhaveyourCchoiceofmen
ButGIcouldneverAmloveagain
GHe’stheonlyEm7oneforme AmJolene
AmIhadtohavethisCtalkwithyou
MyGhappiness Amdependsonyou
And Gwhateveryou Em7decidetodo AmJolene
AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
I’mGbeggingofyouEm7pleasedon’ttakemyAmman
AmJolene CJolene GJolene AmJolene
GPleasedon’ttakehimEm7justbecauseyouAmcan
AmJoleneJolene
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ArtistDolly Parton
AlbumJolene
GenresFolk
Year1974
KeyAm
DifficultyEasy

How to play Jolene on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Dolly Parton - Jolene on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Jolene uses these transitions most often: Am → C (12), Am → G (12), and C → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - C chord transition.

1. Am → C chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from Am to C:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

Am to C

2. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

C to G

3. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

G to Am

4. G → Em7 chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-0-0-0Guitar Em7 chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Em7:

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

G to Em7

5. Em7 → Am chord transition

Switching from Em7 to Am:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

Jolene chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Jolene.

  • Jolene includes 72 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Jolene contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Jolene connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    • Am → C: 16%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → Am: 13%
    • G → Em7: 0%
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