I was dancing with my darlin' 
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 playing 
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz. 
She comes dancing through 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's left in my heart.