Oh, my, but you have a pretty face

You favour a girl that I knew

I imagine that she's still in Tennessee

And, by God, I should be there, too

I've a sadness too sad to be true



Well I left Tennessee in a hurry, dear 

The same way that I'm leaving you 

But love is mainly just memories 

And everyone's got him a few

So when I'm gone I'll be glad to love you 



At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

You're literally waltzing on air

At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

There's no telling who will be there 



When I leave it'll be like I found you, love

Descending Victorian stairs

Feeling like one of your photographs 

Trapped while I'm putting on airs

And getting even by saying."Who cares"



At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

You're literally waltzing on air

At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

There's no telling who will be there 



So, let all of your passionate violins

Play a tune for a Tennessee kid

Who's feeling like leaving another town 

With no place to go if he did

'Cause they'll catch you wherever you're hid





At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

You're literally waltzing on air

At the brand new Tennessee Waltz

There's no telling who will be there