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