I have the invitation that you sent me
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You wanted me to see you change your name
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I couldn't stand to see you wed another
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But I hope you're happy just the same
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Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
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That should be ringing now for you and me
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Down the aisle with someone else you're walking
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So wedding bells will never ring for me
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[ fiddle ]
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I planned a little cottage in the valley
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I even bought a little band of gold
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I thought someday I'll place it on your finger
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But now the future looks so dark and cold
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Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
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I hear the children laughing now with plea
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And all alone I hang my head in sorrow
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Those wedding bells will never ring for me
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[ steel ]
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I fancy that I see a bunch of roses
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A blossom from an orange tree in your hair
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While the organ plays I'll love you truly
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Just let me pretend that I am there
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Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel
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Ever since the day you set me free
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I knew some day that you would wed another
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But wedding bells will never ring for me
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Wedding Bells
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Hank Snow |