Jolene

"Jolene" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released in October 1973 as the first single and title track from her album Jolene, produced by Bob Ferguson. It is ranked #219 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

"Jolene" tells the tale of a woman confronting Jolene, a stunningly beautiful woman, who she believes is trying to steal away her man and begging her to "please don't take her man". Throughout the song, the woman implores Jolene "please don't take him just because you can". And Jolene has with flaming locks of auburn hair. Yes, a redhead!

Jolene lyrics

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 I'm begging of you, please don't take my man

 Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 Please don't take him just because you can.

Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of auburn hair

 With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green

 Your smile is like a breath of spring, your voice is soft like summer rain

 And I cannot compete with you, Jolene.

He talks about you in his sleep and there's nothing I can do to keep

 From crying when he calls your name, Jolene

 But I can easily understand how you could easily take my man

 But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene.

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 I'm begging of you, please don't take my man

 Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 Please don't take him just because you can.

You could have your choice of men but I could never love again

 He's the only one for me, Jolene

 I had to have this talk with you, my happiness depends on you

 And whatever you decide to do, Jolene.

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 I'm begging of you, please don't take my man

 Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

 Please don't take him even though you can.

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