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 me.



I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz

Now I know just how much I have lost

Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz



Now I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltz

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 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 comin', it's all over but the cryin'

Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz



She goes dancin' 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 she left in my heart



I 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