I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz 
When an old friend I happened to see 
I introduced her to my loved one 
And while they were dancing 
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 darling the night they were playing 
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
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