Tennessee Waltz
Norah Jones Lyrics


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I was dancin' with my baby to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I just happened to see
I introduced her to my loved one
And while they were dancin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
And I knew just how much I had lost
I have lost my little darlin'
The night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
And I knew just how much I had lost
I have lost my little darlin'
The night they were playing




The beautiful beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The Tennessee Waltz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Norah Jones and Joel Harrison's "Tennessee Waltz" tell the story of a heartbroken narrator who takes his loved one to dance the Tennessee Waltz. While they were dancing, the singer's old friend appeared, and he introduced his friend to his sweetheart. However, as they danced, the friend stole the singer's sweetheart away. The singer watched in despair, realizing that he had lost his loved one.


The song is a classic example of a country waltz, featuring calming melodies and easy-to-follow rhythms. The choice of the Tennessee Waltz as a backdrop to this story also adds to the poignancy of the song. The lyrics themselves have a sense of melancholy, with the singer accepting the inevitability of his loss while still being heartbroken by it.


Overall, the song presents a timeless narrative of heartbreak and loss that many listeners can identify with. It's an evocative and powerful tribute to the power of country music to connect with deep emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I was dancin' with my baby to the Tennessee Waltz
We were enjoying ourselves while dancing to the Tennessee Waltz.


When an old friend I just happened to see
Coincidentally, I caught sight of an old friend.


I introduced her to my loved one
I made the introduction to my significant other.


And while they were dancin'
Meanwhile, they began to dance together.


My friend stole my sweetheart from me
Sadly, my friend took my beloved away from me.


I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Recalling the memory of that night and the dance, Tennessee Waltz.


And I knew just how much I had lost
It became apparent to me the extent of my loss.


I have lost my little darlin'
My dear, cherished one is now gone from my life.


The night they were playing
The night the music was playing.


The beautiful beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The enchanting and captivating Tennessee Waltz.


The Tennessee Waltz
The song that will forever remind me of my lost love and the events of that night.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Redd Stewart, Pee Wee King

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Comments from YouTube:

@Jim_Julian

One of the world's greatest musical artists.

@sandrablack5133

This is one of those songs and performances that quietly knocks your socks off - just sublime

@carosta

Her piano playing and her singing are both fascinating!

@erickkurniadi9426

one of the best sound quality i ever heard on youtube...i really feel the vibes, and Norah always stunning as usual,thanks for this beautiful video 👍

@jakovs7199

This solo is so in pocket. Great band.

@TammyAsterino

So beautiful...gives me chills every time she sings!

@user-kh6xl4yg1j

Wow, Norah nailed the heartache of this classic song. Bravo!

@501man9

A very rare time I give "thumbs up" to so many songs, but she deserves them all.

@oliviaedralin1436

Just love her version ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@stephstephy917

Norah Jones is the best thing that ever happened to music.

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