Tenesse Waltz
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Intro: B F#7
B B7M
I was waltzing with my darling
B7 E
To the Tennessee Waltz
B Ab7 F#7
When an old friend I happened to see
B B7M
I introduce him to my darling
B7 E
And while they were dancing
B F#7 B F#7
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
B F#/Bb E B
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Ab7 F#7
Now I know just how much I have lost
B B7M
Yes I lost my little darling
B7 E
The night they were playing
B F#7 B
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
F#7 E F#7 B
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
How to play Tenesse Waltz
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.