About the Song

Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is best known for her work in country music, but she has also had success in pop, rock, and gospel music. Parton has won numerous awards, including 11 Grammy Awards, 50 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 49 Country Music Association Awards. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide.

One of Parton’s most famous songs is “Jolene”. The song was written by Parton and was released in 1973. It tells the story of a woman who is jealous of another woman’s beauty. The song was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has become one of Parton’s signature songs and is considered a classic country music song.

The song begins with the narrator introducing Jolene, a beautiful woman who has captured the attention of the narrator’s husband. The narrator sings, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m begging of you please don’t take my man.”

The narrator then goes on to describe Jolene’s beauty. She sings, “Your beauty is beyond compare/With flaming locks of auburn hair/With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green.”

The narrator is afraid that Jolene will steal her husband away from her. She sings, “He talks about you in his sleep/There’s nothing I can do to keep/From crying when he calls your name.”

The song ends with the narrator pleading with Jolene to not take her husband away from her. She sings, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/Please don’t take him even though you can.”

“Jolene” is a powerful song about jealousy and insecurity. It is a story about a woman who is afraid of losing her husband to another woman. The song is a reminder that beauty is not everything and that love is more important than anything else.

The song is also a reminder that jealousy is a natural emotion. It is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, it is important to remember that jealousy can be destructive. It can lead to anger, resentment, and even violence.

If you are feeling jealous, it is important to talk to someone about it. Talk to a friend, family member, or therapist. They can help you to understand your feelings and to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

“Jolene” is a classic country music song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that everyone can relate to, regardless of their age or background. The song is a message of hope and inspiration, and it is a reminder that we should never give up on love.

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Lyrics

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m beggin’ of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can

[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
He talks about you in his sleep
And there’s nothin’ I can do to keep
From cryin’ when he calls your name, Jolene

And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man

But you don’t know what he means to me, Jolene
[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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
Jolene, Jolene