Jolene
Mary Sarah Lyrics

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer addresses Jolene in four repetitions with urgency

I'm begging of you please don't take my man
The singer begins with a plea to Jolene not to take her man away

Please don't take him just because you can
The singer appeals to Jolene's sense of respect for others

Your beauty is beyond compare
The singer admires Jolene's beauty

With flaming locks of auburn hair
The singer describes Jolene's distinctive feature

With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
The singer describes Jolene's stunning complexion and eye color

Your smile is like a breath of spring
The singer compares Jolene's smile to the fresh air of spring

Your voice is soft like summer rain
The singer compares Jolene's voice to the soothing summer rain

And I cannot compete with you Jolene
The singer admits her disadvantage against Jolene

He talks about you in his sleep
The singer reveals that her partner talks about Jolene unconsciously

And there's nothing I can do to keep From crying when he calls your name Jolene
The singer says that hearing her partner call Jolene's name makes her cry

And I can easily understand How you could easily take my man But you don't know what he means to me Jolene
The singer acknowledges that Jolene could easily steal her man, but emphasizes his value to her

You could have your choice of men But I could never love again He's the only one for me Jolene
The singer tells Jolene that she has plenty of options, but she can never love again aside from her current partner

I had to have this talk with you My happiness depends on you And whatever you decide to do Jolene
The singer confesses that her happiness lies in Jolene's decision regarding her partner

Please don't take him even though you can Jolene, Jolene
The singer repeats her plea to Jolene one last time