Verse one
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I was dancin' with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz
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When na old friend I happened to see
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I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'
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My friends to lemys weet heart from me
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I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
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Cause I know just how much I have lost
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Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
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That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
Verse two
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Now I wonderhow a dance likethe Tennessee Waltz
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Could have broken my heart so complete
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Well, I couldn't blame my darlin', and who could help fallin'
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In love with my darlin' so sweet
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Well it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz
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Wish I'd known just how much it would cost
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But I didn't see it comin', it's all over but the cryin',
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Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz.
Verse three
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He goes dancin' with the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz,
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And I feel like I'm falling apart
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And it's stronger than drink and it's deep er than sorrow
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This darkness he left in my heart
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I was dancin' with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz
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When na old friend I happened to see
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I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'
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My friends to Le my sweet heart from me