I was dancing with my darlin'
To the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced him to my darling
And while they were dancing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
And I know just how much I have lost
Yes I lost my little darlin'
The night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz

Now I go to the apartment
To spend my time drinking
Try to forget where or when
When I look into my whisky
Then I start thinking
In the Tennessee Waltz plays again

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
And I know just how much I have lost
Yes I lost my little darlin'
The night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz