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Tennessee Waltz

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[Verse 1]
CI was dancin’ with my darlin’ to the C7Tennessee FWaltz
When an oCld friend I hA7appened to sD7ee.G7  
I Cintroduced him to my darlin’, and wC7hile they were dFancin’
My Cfriend stole my sG7weetheart from Cme
[Chorus 1]
I remember the E7night and the FTennessee CWaltz,
Now I know just hA7ow much I have loD7st.G7  
Yes, I Clost my little darlin’ the C7night they were Fplayin’
That Cbeautiful G7Tennessee CWaltz
[Verse 2]
CNow I wonder how a dance like the C7Tennessee FWaltz
Could have Cbroken my hA7eart so compD7lete…G7  
WeCll, I couldn’t blame my darlin’, anC7d who could help Ffallin’
In Clove with my darlG7in’ so sweetC  
[Chorus 2]
Well, it Cmust be the E7fault of the FTennessee CWaltz,
Wish I’d known just how mA7uch it would cD7ost,G7  
But I dCidn’t see it comin’, it’s aC7ll over but the Fcryin’,
BlamCe it all on the TG7ennessee WCaltz
[Verse 3]
CShe goes dancin’ in the darkness to the C7Tennessee FWaltz,
And CI feel like I’m fA7alling aD7part,G7  
AnCd it’s stronger than drink, and it’C7s deeper than soFrrow,
ThiCs darkness she leG7ft in my heartC  
[Chorus 3]
I remember the E7night and the FTennessee CWaltz,
‘Cause I know just hA7ow much I’ve lD7ost.G7  
Yes, I Clost my little darlin’ the C7night they were Fplayin’
That Cbeautiful G7Tennessee CWaltz

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The story behind the song

"Tennessee Waltz" tells a bittersweet story of love and loss on the dance floor. The singer recounts a night dancing with their sweetheart to the tune of the Tennessee Waltz, only to have their beloved stolen away by a friend. There's a poignant sense of regret and understanding, as the singer admits they can't blame their darling for falling for someone else, realizing the depth of what they've lost in that moment. It's a classic tale of a heart broken by an unexpected turn of events, all set to the gentle rhythm of a waltz.

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Tennessee Waltz

by Misc Traditional

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[Verse 1]

C C7 F

I was dancin’ with my darlin’ to the Tennessee Waltz

C A7 D7 G7

When an old friend I happened to see.

C C7 F

I introduced him to my darlin’, and while they were dancin’

C G7 C

My friend stole my sweetheart from me

[Chorus 1]

E7 F C

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz,

A7 D7 G7

Now I know just how much I have lost.

C C7 F

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

C G7 C

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz

[Verse 2]

C C7 F

Now I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltz

C A7 D7 G7

Could have broken my heart so complete…

C C7 F

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

C G7 C

In love with my darlin’ so sweet

[Chorus 2]

C E7 F C

Well, it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz,

A7 D7 G7

Wish I’d known just how much it would cost,

C C7 F

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

C G7 C

Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz

[Verse 3]

C C7 F

She goes dancin’ in the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz,

C A7 D7 G7

And I feel like I’m falling apart,

C C7 F

And it’s stronger than drink, and it’s deeper than sorrow,

C G7 C

This darkness she left in my heart

[Chorus 3]

E7 F C

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz,

A7 D7 G7

‘Cause I know just how much I’ve lost.

C C7 F

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

C G7 C

That beautiful Tennessee Waltz

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