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