Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
I'm begging of ya, baby, don't leave me, yeah
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
Don't leave me, baby, just because you can

Jolene, I've been really tryna lay low
Time heals, but that's only if you say so
Been out on the road, never at home, Jolene
I've been working on myself, though
Lord knows we ain't got it like we used to
Full-time, just working out issues
I've been out on a limb, it is what it is, Jolene
When you been what we been through (been through)

Jolene, can I get a couple seconds of your time?
You're the only thing that's running in my mind
You can find somebody different, I get it
I guess I'm caught in my feelings
'Cause I don't wanna see you with another guy
Life ain't worth living if you ain't here with me
Then again, baby, who am I kidding?
You can hop up in this four-wheel drive
And we can take another ride

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
I'm begging of ya, baby, don't leave me, yeah
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
Don't leave me, baby, just because you can (yeah-ah)

Jolene, do your folks know you've been out here living life wildin'?
Running 'round, tryna keep it on the down low
If I didn't care, I'd be lying
Let me say my piece, know the grass ain't greener
I don't want no closure, so please
If you ever loved me, don't let it be over

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
I'm begging of ya, baby, don't leave me, yeah
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
Don't leave me, baby, just because you can

I know we said we're done with this
But that don't mean we'll call it quits
This back and forth won't make amends
But that don't mean it's gotta end
Don't matter if we're right or wrong
Ain't no waking up alone
I know one day that you'll be gone
But right now, ain't no moving on

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
I'm begging of ya, baby, don't leave me, yeah
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, don't leave
Don't leave me, baby, just because you can