I 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 I planned a little cottage in the valley, I even bought that 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 That should be ringing now for you and me Down the aisle with someone else you're walking Those wedding bells with never ring for me Darling, let's turn back the years And go back to yesterday
Let's pretend that time has stopped And I didn't go away We had our love to make us happy Love wasn't meant to bring us tears Love like ours should never die So, darling, let's turn back the years I fancy that I see a bunch of roses A blossom from and orange tree in your hair While the organ plays "I Love You Truly," Just let me pretend that I am there Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel That should be ringing now for you and me Down the aisle with someone else you're walking Those wedding bells will never ring for me Those wedding bells will never ring for me