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Tennessee Waltz

Artist: Mary Ford

Album: Les Paul with Mary Ford

Song Length: 3:09

George's Thoughts: Nice ballad that makes a great Waltz tune, especially so given its dance-related theme about someone losing their lover to someone else during a dance. A popular version with a hint of country styling by Anne Murray can be found on "The Ultimate Ballroom Album 3." I'm surprised that other strict-tempo versions aren't available.

Song Lyrics:

I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I 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
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz