Tennessee Waltz
H.Williams Lyrics
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When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced [her to my loved one]** and while they were waltzin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
I remember that night and the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost
Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
I remember that night and the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost
Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The song Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page, made famous in 1950, but written by Pee Wee King and Redd Stewart in 1946, is a hauntingly beautiful song that tells a story of lost love. The singer starts by telling us that they were waltzing with their loved one to the Tennessee Waltz when they saw an old friend. The singer introduces their loved one to their friend, and while they continue to dance, the friend steals their sweetheart away.
The singer expresses their sadness at losing their loved one that night, with the beautiful Tennessee Waltz playing in the background. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss, as the singer realizes that they have lost something irretrievable. The repetition of the phrase "I remember that night and the Tennessee Waltz, only you know how much I have lost" emphasizes this feeling of loss and regret.
Overall, Tennessee Waltz captures the essence of a bittersweet memory, with its lilting melody and poignant lyrics. It tells a timeless story of love and loss that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I was waltzing with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
I was dancing with my loved one to the Tennessee Waltz.
When an old friend I happened to see
When I saw an acquaintance from the past.
I introduced her to my loved one
I introduced my acquaintance to my significant other.
And while they were waltzin'
While my loved one and acquaintance were dancing.
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
My acquaintance took away my loved one from me.
I remember that night and the Tennessee Waltz
I recall that evening and the music played, the Tennessee Waltz.
Only you know how much I have lost
Only you understand the extent of my loss.
Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
Indeed, I lost my loved one while the Tennessee Waltz was playing.
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The lovely music of the Tennessee Waltz.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Redd Stewart, Pee Wee King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Margie
So this is really Hank Jr..? Wow......I would have thought it was his Dad. Anyway it is beautiful!
Joshua Bates
Hank Jr sounds good !
Marryann Lamb
Great song thanks so much .
Melissa Wilson
You are precious! Always will be
Joann Brown
Gotta love hank jr .......JoAnn Houser
Roxylinger Beaujean
Loretta Lynn I love and worship the ground you walk on my idol I will never have another one
Melissa Blody
Hank III look's more like Hank William's Sr. than Hank Jr. ever did, but Hank Jr. has his head so far up Kid Rock's Ass I don't think Hank even realize he already has a very talented biological son !
Timothy Bowen
Melissa B he fell off mountain in his twenties and had to have his face reconstructed. That’s why he doesn’t look like his daddy. He did look like his dad when he was younger.