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(VERSE 1)
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I was dancin' with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz
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When an old friend I happened to see.
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I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'
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my friend stole my sweetheart from me.
(CHORUS 1)
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I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Bm E A
'cause I know just how much I have lost
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Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
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That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
(solo, same as a verse)
(CHORUS 1) or CHORUS 1 alone again
(VERSE 2)
D D7 G
Now I wonder how a dance like the Tennessee Waltze
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Could have broken my heart so complete
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Well I couldn't blame my darlin', and who could help fallin'
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In love with my darlin' so sweet
(CHORUS 2)
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Well it must be the fault of the Tennessee Waltz
Bm E A
Wish I'd known just how much it would cost
D D7 G
But I didn't see it commin', it's all over but the cryin'
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Blame it all on the Tennessee Waltz
(solo, same as a verse)
(CHORUS 2)
New second verse written by Cohen
D D7 G
She goes dancin' with the darkness to the Tennessee Waltz
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and I feel like I'm falling apart
D D7 G
and it's stronger than drink and it's deeper than sorrow
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this darkness she left in my heart
I remember the night ... (CHORUS 1)
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
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