I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz,
When an old friend I happened to see.
Introduced him to my loved one,
And while they were waltzing,
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.