| A | DCA | A | DCA |
[Verse 1]
AmDCA
I could see you coming all the way from Amarillo,
AmEDC
truck stop red lips pullin’ on some nicotine.
AD
Shining like the spokes on a brand new El Dorado,
AmEAA
you’re trailer park pretty, but you’re never gonna be Jolene.
[Chorus]
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, why you gotta make me mean,
AAEEDC
don’t make me cause a scene now, Geraldene.
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, you get ’em all on their knees,
AEDD
but you can’t take a man from me, Geraldene.
[Interlude]
| A | DCA | A | DCA |
[Verse 2]
AmDCA
If I was a man I’d make you my Dallas Alice,
AmEEDC
I’d put a leftover pawn shop ring on your left hand.
AmD
You’re never gonna be the backstage babe at the Crystal Palace,
AmEAA
you’re too late baby, I’m the only bitch in the band.
[Chorus]
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, why you gotta make mean,
AAEEDC
don’t make me cause a scene now, Geraldene.
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, you get ’em all on their knees,
AEDD
but you can’t take a man from me, Geraldene.
[Interlude]
| A | DCA | A | EDC |
| A | DCA | AE | D |
[End-Chorus]
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, why you gotta make me mean,
AAEEDC
don’t make me cause a scene now, Geraldene.
AADA
Geraldene, Geraldene, you get ’em all on their knees,
AEDD
but you can’t take a man from me, Geraldene.
AADCA
Geraldene, Geraldene,
AADCA
Geraldene, Geraldene,
AADCAAEDA
Geraldene, Geraldene.