Emmylou Harris Tennessee Waltz Lyrics

Tennessee Waltz Lyrics

(Redd Stewart/Pee Wee King)

I was dancin` with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz 
When an old friend I happened to see. 
I introduced him to my darlin` and while they were dancin` 
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 
  
Now I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltz 
Could have broken my heart so complete 
Well I couldn`t blame my darlin`, and who could help fallin` 
In love with my darlin` so sweet 

Well it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz 
Wish I`d known just how much it would cost 
But I didn`t see it comin`, it`s all over but the cryin` 
Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz 

She goes dancin` with 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 left in my heart 

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz 
Cause I know just how much I have lost 
Yes I lost my little darlin` the night they were playin` 
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz