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Tennessee Waltz

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i.e. GM7 means GMajor7th. G9 and GM9 still play the 
The chords have been carefully placed to sing "on the beat". 
chords and fill-ins. A guitar can play the basic chords done
by Norah Jones on piano.  Learn these basic chords and timing 
more colorful chords as the song progresses. Bonnie and Norah
[Intro]
G D G D7
G GM7 G9 C
C#dim7 G D7 G
[Verse 1]
I was Gdancin' with my GM7darlin to the G7Tennessee CWaltz
When an Gold friend I Emhappened to AmseeAm7.D  D7  
I introGduced him to my GM7darlin' and G7while they were Cdancin'
My Gfriend stole my D7sweetheart from Gme.
[Chorus 1]
I reGmember the B7night and the CTennessee GWaltz
Now I Gknow just how Eadd9much I have AloA7stD  D7  
Yes, I Glost my little GM7darlin' the G7night they were Cplayin'
That Gbeautiful D7Tennessee GWaltzG  D7  
[Instrumental]
G GM7 G7 C Em Am Am7 D D7
[Verse 2]
Now I Gwonder how a GM7dance like the G9Tennessee CWaltz
Could have Gbroken my Emheart so compAmleteAm7  D  D7  
Well I Gcouldn't blame my GM7darlin', and G9who could help Cfallin'
In Glove with my D7darlin' so Gsweet
[Chorus 2]
Well it Gmust be the B7fault of the CTennessee GWaltz
Wish I'd Gknown just how Eadd9much it would AcosA7tD  D7  
But I Gdidn't see it GM9comin', it's all G9over but the Ccryin'
Blame it Gall on the D7Tennessee GWaltGzD7  
[Verse 3]
She goes Gdancin' with the GM7darkness to the G9Tennessee CWaltz
And I Gfeel like I'm Emfalling aAmpartAm7  D  D7  
And it's Gstronger than GM9drink and iG9t's deepCer than sorrow
This Gdarkness she D9left in my Gheart
[Chorus 1]
I reGmember the B7night and the CTennessee GWaltz
Cause GI know just how Eadd9much I have AloA7stD  D7  
Yes I Glost my little GM9darlin' the G9night they were Cplayin'
That Gbeautiful D7Tennessee GWaltz 
[Outro]
That Gbeautiful D7Tennessee CWaBmltzAm  G  

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Tennessee Waltz

by Bonnie Raitt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

GM7

C#dim7

Am7

Eadd9

GM9

i.e. GM7 means GMajor7th. G9 and GM9 still play the

The chords have been carefully placed to sing "on the beat".

chords and fill-ins. A guitar can play the basic chords done

by Norah Jones on piano. Learn these basic chords and timing

more colorful chords as the song progresses. Bonnie and Norah

[Intro]

G D G D7

G GM7 G9 C

C#dim7 G D7 G

[Verse 1]

G GM7 G7 C

I was dancin' with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz

G Em Am Am7 D D7

When an old friend I happened to see.

G GM7 G7 C

I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'

G D7 G

My friend stole my sweetheart from me.

[Chorus 1]

G B7 C G

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz

G Eadd9 A A7 D D7

Now I know just how much I have lost

G GM7 G7 C

Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'

G D7 G G D7

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz

[Instrumental]

G GM7 G7 C Em Am Am7 D D7

[Verse 2]

G GM7 G9 C

Now I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltz

G Em Am Am7 D D7

Could have broken my heart so complete

G GM7 G9 C

Well I couldn't blame my darlin', and who could help fallin'

G D7 G

In love with my darlin' so sweet

[Chorus 2]

G B7 C G

Well it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz

G Eadd9 A A7 D D7

Wish I'd known just how much it would cost

G GM9 G9 C

But I didn't see it comin', it's all over but the cryin'

G D7 G G D7

Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz

[Verse 3]

G GM7 G9 C

She goes dancin' with the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz

G Em Am Am7 D D7

And I feel like I'm falling apart

G GM9 G9 C

And it's stronger than drink and it's deeper than sorrow

G D9 G

This darkness she left in my heart

[Chorus 1]

G B7 C G

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz

G Eadd9 A A7 D D7

Cause I know just how much I have lost

G GM9 G9 C

Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'

G D7 G

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz

[Outro]

G D7 C Bm Am G

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz

About Tennessee Waltz Chords by Bonnie Raitt

Learn how to play Tennessee Waltz by Bonnie Raitt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tennessee Waltz chords”, “Tennessee Waltz guitar chords”, or “Bonnie Raitt Tennessee Waltz chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tennessee Waltz chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tennessee Waltz lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G9, A, G, D, D7, GM7.

FAQ — Tennessee Waltz by Bonnie Raitt

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Can I transpose "Tennessee Waltz" to a different key?

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Is "Tennessee Waltz" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tennessee Waltz" by Bonnie Raitt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bonnie Raitt below.

What key is "Tennessee Waltz" in?

The chords for "Tennessee Waltz" show the original chord names (including G9, A, G, D, D7, GM7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.