Wedding Bells - Lonnie Donegan

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 hoped 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 hear the children laughing out with glee

At home alone I 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 love you truly'

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