I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz When an old friend I happened to see 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 Yes I lost my little darling the night they were playing The beautiful Tennessee Waltz they were playing I lost my love