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Jolene

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G C G    C        G
[Chorus 1]
GCocaine Cflame in my Gbloodstream
Sold my coat when I Chit Spokane
[Verse 1]
Bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes
In the early mornin' Grain
GLately my Chands they don'Gt feel like mine
My eyes been stung with Cdust and blind
Held you in my arms one time
Lost you just the GsameD  
[Pre-Chorus]
EmJolDene
CWell, I ain't about to go Gstraight, it's Ctoo late
And I Gfound myself Cface down Gin the ditch
DBooze in my hair, blood on my lips
EmA picture of you holding a picture of me
In the Cpocket of my blue GjeansD  
EmStill don't Dknow what lCove means
EmStill don't Dknow what loCve meansAm  D  
[Chorus 2]
JoGleneC  G  Am  D  
JoGleneC  G  Am  D  
G C G    C        G
[Verse 2]
GIt's been so Clong since GI've seen your face
Or felt a part of this Chuman race
I've been living out of this here suitcase
For way too Glong
GMan needs Csomething he can Ghold onto
Nine pound hammer or a Cwoman like you
Either one of them thingGs will do
[Pre-Chorus]
DJoEmlenDe
CWell, I ain't about to go stGraight, it's Ctoo late
GAnd I found myself Cface down Gin the ditch
DBooze in my hair, blood on my lips
EmA picture of you holding a picture of me
In the Cpocket of my blue GjeansD  
EmStill don't Dknow what lCove means
EmStill don't Dknow what lCove meansAm  D  
[Chorus 2]
JoGleneC  G  Am  D  
JoGleneC  G  Am  D  
[Chorus 1]
GCocaine flame in my bloodstream
                    (C)
Sold my coat when I hit Spokane 

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The story behind the song

The Zac Brown Band is an American country music band known for their blend of country, folk, and Southern rock. Their version of "Jolene" is a cover of Dolly Parton's classic song, which tells the story of a woman pleading with another beautiful woman not to take her husband. The lyrics are a raw and vulnerable appeal, expressing deep insecurity and fear of loss. This song captures the intense emotion of begging for love to be spared, a feeling that resonates powerfully.

AI-written from these sources:Jolene — Wikipedia ↗Zac Brown Band — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Jolene

by Zac Brown Band

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Chords in this song · guitar

Half a step down.

G C G C G

[Chorus 1]

G C G

Cocaine flame in my bloodstream

Sold my coat when I hit Spokane

[Verse 1]

Bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes

In the early mornin' rain

G C G

Lately my hands they don't feel like mine

My eyes been stung with dust and blind

Held you in my arms one time

G D

Lost you just the same

[Pre-Chorus]

Em D

Jolene

C G C

Well, I ain't about to go straight, it's too late

G C G

And I found myself face down in the ditch

Booze in my hair, blood on my lips

A picture of you holding a picture of me

C G D

In the pocket of my blue jeans

Em D C

Still don't know what love means

Em D C Am D

Still don't know what love means

[Chorus 2]

G C G Am D

Jolene

G C G Am D

Jolene

G C G C G

[Verse 2]

G C G

It's been so long since I've seen your face

Or felt a part of this human race

I've been living out of this here suitcase

For way too long

G C G

Man needs something he can hold onto

Nine pound hammer or a woman like you

Either one of them things will do

[Pre-Chorus]

D Em D

Jolene

C G C

Well, I ain't about to go straight, it's too late

G C G

And I found myself face down in the ditch

Booze in my hair, blood on my lips

A picture of you holding a picture of me

C G D

In the pocket of my blue jeans

Em D C

Still don't know what love means

Em D C Am D

Still don't know what love means

[Chorus 2]

G C G Am D

Jolene

G C G Am D

Jolene

[Chorus 1]

Cocaine flame in my bloodstream

()

Sold my coat when I hit Spokane

About Jolene Chords by Zac Brown Band

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