| I have the invitation that you sent me You wanted me to see you change your name |
| I couldn’t stand to see you wed another |
| But dear, I hope you’re happy just the same |
| Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel |
| That should be ringing out for you and me Down the aisle with someone else you’re walking |
| Those wedding bells will never ring for me I planned a little cottage in the valley |
| I even bought a little band of gold |
| I thought some day I’d place it on your finger |
| But now the future looks so dark and cold |
| Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel |
| I hear the children laughing out with glee |
| At home alone I hang my head in sorrow |
| Oh, wedding bells will never ring for me I fancy that I see a bunch of roses |
| A blossom from an orange tree in your hair |
| While the organ plays 'i love you truly' |
| Please let me pretend that I am there |
| Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel |
| Ever since the day you set me free |
| I knew someday that you would wed another |
| But wedding bells will never ring for me |