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Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer, desperate and pleading, addresses Jolene, asking her not to take away her man.
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
The singer describes Jolene's beauty, acknowledging her attractiveness and feeling inferior in comparison.
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
The singer expresses vulnerability, revealing that her man talks about Jolene in his sleep, and she fears losing him to Jolene's allure.
And there's nothing I can do to keep
-From crying 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
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Repetition of the plea, reiterating the singer's desperate request for Jolene not to take her man.
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
The singer points out that although Jolene has many options, the singer could not love again if her man is taken away, emphasizing his unique importance.
But I could never love again
-He's the only one for me Jolene
-I had to have this talk with you
The singer emphasizes the impact of Jolene's decision on her happiness and implores Jolene to consider the consequences.
My happiness depends on you
-And whatever you decide to do Jolene
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Reiteration of the plea not to take the singer's man, reinforcing the emotional plea and vulnerability expressed throughout the song.
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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