I was dancing with my baby to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend, I happened to see
introduced her to my loved one
And while they were waltzin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
And I knew just how much I had lost
I lost my little darlin' the night that they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz.

(Instrumental Interlude)

I was dancing with my baby to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend, I happened to see
introduced her to my loved one
And while they were waltzin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.

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