Tennessee Waltz
Charlie Hunter/Norah Jones Lyrics

The Tennessee Waltz is a country ballad that was first recorded by country singer Pee Wee King in 1948. In the song, the singer is reminiscing about a night when they were dancing with their sweetheart to the Tennessee Waltz when they saw an old friend. The singer introduced their friend to their loved one, but while they were dancing, the friend stole the singer's partner. The singer is left alone, lamenting the loss of their little darlin' as the Tennessee Waltz plays on.

The song is a classic example of country music storytelling, with its simple, straightforward lyrics that tell a clear and emotional story. The singer's heartbreak is palpable, and the simple instrumentation of the song - just a guitar and piano - adds to the melancholy mood. The song was a huge hit in its day, and has since become a country music standard, covered by countless artists over the years.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was actually written by two high school students, Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, who performed together in a band called the Golden West Cowboys. The song was reportedly inspired by a real-life experience King had when he introduced his date to a friend and later saw them dancing together.