Tennessee Waltz
Kitty Wells Lyrics

The song "Tennessee Waltz," sung by Kitty Wells, tells the story of a person who is reminiscing about their past in a waltz that was held in Tennessee. The singer talks about how they were dancing with their lover to the Tennessee Waltz. While they were dancing, an old friend of theirs approached them and introduced their sweetheart to the friend. While the singer's lover and the friend were dancing, the friend stole the singer's sweetheart, leaving the singer alone and heartbroken. The singer remembers the beautiful night of the dance and the Tennessee waltz, but also now realizes the heartache and loss that came with that night.

The lyrics of the song convey a sense of nostalgia and melancholy as the singer remembers the beautiful and happy night of the waltz, but also the pain and loss that followed it. The use of the Tennessee Waltz, a slow ballroom dance, as a backdrop to the story emphasizes the sense of loss and betrayal felt by the singer. It is also worth noting that the song was released in 1950, and it quickly became a popular song in the United States, going on to become a classic.