[Verse 1]
My name is Jolene, but I hate that song
I was baptized in a river when I was young
And Jesus forgives me for all of my sins
'Cept maybe that one when we were kids

[Verse 2]
Came from south Texas' killer party scene
Somehow, the wanting turned to a needing
Had a decent boyfriend 'til he got mean
He'd hit me so hard that the room used to spin

[Chorus]
So, say that you love me before we both end up in hell
I'm not asking for your forgiveness
I couldn't run if I wanted to now
Say that you miss me
Tell me sweet, sweet little lies
Humor me, Vincent
After tonight, I won't be home for a while

[Verse 3]
I would fly solo to the rodeo dance
And cover my bruises in a Maybelline mask
Wait 'til he passed out, he did it most nights
I'd go to meet Vincent and to come back to life
[Verse 4]
And nobody knew, but inside I would break
There was always this screaming, in between, I'd just wait
One night, I suppose, finally drove me insane
I stabbed him once and I stabbed him again

[Chorus]
So, say that you love me before we both end up in hell
I'm not asking for your forgiveness
I couldn't run if I wanted to now
Say that you miss me
Tell me sweet, sweet little lies
Humor me, Vincent
After tonight, I won't be home for a while

[Bridge]
I used to love the smell of the carnival
How the tilt-a-whirl setting us free
I'm sure gonna miss the summer
How the lights used to light up in me
But I better go
Vincent, I love you more than you know
God bless you, old friend
I don't think that I'll ever see you again

[Outro]
My name is Jolene, but I hate that song
I was baptized in a river when I was young