Tennessee Waltz

by Patti Page
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Lyrics

I was (C)waltz ing with my dar lin’ to the (C7)Ten nes see (F)Waltz when an (C)old friend I hap pened to (G7)see

in tro (C)duced him to my loved one and (C7)while they were (F)waltz ing my (C)friend stole my sweet heart (G7)from (C)me.

I re mem ber the (E7)night and the (F)Ten nes see (C)waltz now I know just how much I have (G7)lost

yes, I (C)lost my lit tle dar lin’ the (C7)night they were (F)play ing the (C)beau ti ful Ten nes (G7)see (C)Waltz.

I was (C)waltz ing with my dar lin’ to the (C7)Ten nes see (F)Waltz when an (C)old friend I hap pened to (G7)see

in tro (C)duced him to my loved one and (C7)while they were (F)waltz ing my (C)friend stole my sweet heart (G7)from (C)me.

I re mem ber the (E7)night and the (F)Ten nes see (C)waltz now I know just how much I have (G7)lost

yes, I (C)lost my lit tle dar lin’ the (C7)night they were (F)play ing the (C)beau ti ful Ten nes (G7)see (C)Waltz.

I was (C)Waltz.

Tennessee Waltz β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 135 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œTennessee Waltz”

Why does the accompaniment for "Tennessee Waltz" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page in?
The backing track is in C at 135 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Tennessee Waltz" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Tennessee Waltz"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Tennessee Waltz", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tennessee Waltz" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Tennessee Waltz"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tennessee Waltz"?
"Tennessee Waltz" was originally performed by Patti Page. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Tennessee Waltz" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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