Wedding Bells Lyrics - Stonewall Jackson

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 

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 thought someday I'd place it on your finger 

But now the future looks so dark and cold 

Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel 

I can hear the children laughing now with glee 

I walk alone and hang my head in sorrow 

Those 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'll love you truly 

Please let me pretend that I was 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 the wedding bells will never ring for me