| 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 playin' |
| That beautiful Tennessee Waltz |
| Now 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 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 fallin' 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 |