Actually these are Dolly's tabs... :D
I think Jack plays it DM, F, C (?) which is too hard for me :wink:
You can play it as it's tabbed below or as I do... Em, G and D with a capo on the 5th fret... try it both ways and see which you prefer...
I think it's a great song for a complete beginner, like me... cos if i can manage it, anyone can! Capo 4th Fret
Chorus:
Am C G Am
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
G Am
I'm begging of you, please, don't take my man
Am C G Am
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
G Am
Please, don't take him just because you can
Am C G Am
Your beauty is beyond compare, with flaming locks of auburn hair,
G Am
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Am C G Am
Your smile is like a breath of spring, your voice is soft like summer rain
G Am
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
Now I can easily understand how you could easily take my man
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
Repeat Chorus
You can 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
Repeat Chorus and Fade....
Love it
whats the strum please
Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am
I've always liked Dolly Parton, she is one hell of a song writer. I dont think I can hit the high note on the last Jolene though. Still I'll give it a go. Thank you Amira.
Be excellent to each other & party on dudes!
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Love it
whats the strum please
I've been playing it DDUDU quite quickly... which seems to work perfectly... but remember i'm a complete beginner so someone else might be able to advise you better. :D
I've always liked Dolly Parton, she is one hell of a song writer. I dont think I can hit the high note on the last Jolene though. Still I'll give it a go. Thank you Amira.
yes i've got a soft spot for Dolly :D
well i think the way it's tabbed above in AM, C and G is easier to sing... than the way i play it Em (instead of Am) G (instead of C) and D (instead of G) with a capo on the 5th fret which i think is the way Dolly used to play it (?) but i'm not sure about that... i have a little trouble hitting that last Jolene sometimes too... it depends on the time of day and how i'm feeling! If you're familiar with the record you'll remember those "Jolenes" at the end of the song which Dolly sings - which make hitting the Jolenes in the chorus a doddle in comparison!! you could try playing it as its tabbed above without the capo... ?? i'm not sure what that does to the chords exactly but i've tried it and it sounds ok and might suit a male register better... or try it jacks way???
thank you
This will be the starting point for me ..I will pracice this every chance I get .. hopefully I will be able to make one of my guitars sound like guitars instead of a cat screaming :roll:
Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am
thank you
This will be the starting point for me ..I will pracice this every chance I get .. hopefully I will be able to make one of my guitars sound like guitars instead of a cat screaming :roll:
my ambition is to stop my guitar sounding like a large dog's being strangled... similar :D :D
Ummm, I hate to show my ignorance, but.....
Jack who?
:D :D :D
Vic
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Jack White of the White Stripes done a cover of this song.
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