Wedding Bells

I've got 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 I hear the children laughing now with plea 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 brought a little band of gold I knew someday I'd place it on your finger But now the future looks so dark and cold I fancy that I see a bunch of roses A blossom from an orange tree in your hair And while the organ plays I'll love you truly Please won't you let me pretend that I am there? Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel That should be ringing now for you and me And home alone I hang my head in sorrow Those wedding bells will never ring for me --- Wedding Bells - George Jones