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

'cause I know just how much I have lost.

Yes, I lost my little darlin'

the night they were playing

that beautiful Tennessee Waltz

I remember the night ...

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 ...

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz