I got 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

The wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
That should be ringing out for you and me
And down the aisle with someone else you're walking
Those wedding bells will never ring for me

I planned a cottage out in the valley
I even bought a little band of gold
I thought someday I'd place it on your finger
But now the future looks so dark and cold

The wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
That should be ringing out for you and me
And down the aisle with someone else you're walking
Those wedding bells will never ring for me

I fancy that I saw a bunch of roses
A blossom from an orange tree in your hair
Now you gone and left me for another
Please let me pretend that I'm standing there

Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
I hear the children laughing now with glee
As the organ plays I love you truely
Those wedding bells will never ring for me.
