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   Ever since the day you set me free   I new someday that you would wed another   Those wedding bells will never ring for me   [ steel ]   I planned a little cottage in the valley   I even bought a little band of gold   Bout someday I'll place it on your finger   But now the future looks so dark and cold      Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel   Ever since the day you set me free   Down the aisle with someone else you're walking   Those wedding bells will never ring for me