Cat. #1098 (MFH #765) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on June 9, 1970
VERSE 1
I received your invitation you sent me
You wanted me to see you change your name
I couldn't stand to see you with another
But I hope you'll be happy, just th same
VERSE 2
Weddin' bells are ringing in th chapel
I can hear th children singin', with glee
Down th asiles with someone you'll be walking
Those weddin' bells will never ring for me
VERSE 3
I planned a little cottage in th valley
I even bought a little band of gold
I thought some day I'd place it on your finger
But now befused, you look so dark an' cold
VERSE 4
Weddin' bells are ringing in th chapel
Since th day, you set me free
I know some day, you wed another
Th weddin' bells will never ring for me