Tennessee

Tennessee Waltz

Written by Redd Stewart
Composed by Pee Wee King

I was waltzing with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
Introduced him to my loved one and while they were waltzing
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.

CAPITAL:
Nashville
 

STATE NICKNAME:
"Volunteer State"
 

STATE BIRD:
Mockingbird
 

STATE FLOWER:
Iris

Admitted to Union: June 01, 1796