I was waltzing 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 waltzing 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. (interlude) I was waltzing 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 waltzing My friend stole my sweetheart from me.