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 now for you and me
Down the aisle with someone else you`re walking
Those wedding bells will never ring for me
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I planned a little cottage in the valley I even brought a little band of gold
I thought someday I`ll place it on your finger
But now the future looks so dark and cold
I fancy that I see a bunch of roses a blossom from an orange tree in your hair
And while the organ plays I`ll 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