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

I hope that you're happy just the same

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 little cottage in the valley

I even bought a little band of gold

I hope some day I'd 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 as the organ plays I love you truly

Just please let me pretend that I am there

Wedding bells they say will ring in Heaven

As the angel chorus sweetly sings

But as long as I am on this earth dear

Those wedding bells for me will never ring