I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced him to my loved one and while they were dancing

My friend stole my sweetheart from me

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz

Now I know just how much I have lost
And I lost my little darling the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz


Now I wonder how a dancer like the Tennessee Waltz
Could have broken my heart so complete

Well I couldn't blame my darling, and who could help falling
In love with my darling so sweet


Well it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz
Wish I'd known just how much it would cost
But I didn't see it coming, it's all over but the crying

Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz

He goes dancing with the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz

And I feel like I'm falling apart
And it's stronger than drink and it's deeper than sorrow
This darkness he left in my heart


I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost

And I lost my little darling the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz