I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from meI remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
'Cause I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
That beautiful Tennessee WaltzNow I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltze
Could have broken my heart so complete
Well, I couldn't blame my darlin', and who could help fallin'
In love with my darlin' so sweetWell, 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 comin', it's all over but the cryin'
Blame it all on the Tennessee WaltzShe goes dancin' with the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz
And I feel like I'm fallin' apart
And it's stronger than drink and it's deeper than sorrow
This darkness she left in my heartI remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
'Cause I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz