Tennessee Waltz
intermediate
Tennessee Waltz
Waltzes
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Chord Chart
A
CC
CC
C7C7
FF
CC
CC
GG
G7G7
CC
CC
C7C7
FF
CC
G7G7
CC
CC
B
CC
E7E7
FF
CC
CC
CC
GG
G7G7
CC
CC
C7C7
FF
CC
G7G7
CC
CC
Chords used:
C
C7
E7
F
G
G7
Lyrics
I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I 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 on the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
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About This Song
Tennessee Waltz was written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King in 1946 and became a massive crossover hit when Patti Page's version sold over 10 million copies in 1950. It's been recorded by countless artists across country, pop, and bluegrass, and remains one of the most beloved waltzes in American music.