Wedding Bells
Hank Williams
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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 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 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 And while the organ plays I love you truly Please let me pretend that I am there Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel Ever since the day you set me free I knew someday that you would wed another But wedding bells will never ring for me
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Written by: CLAUDE BOONE
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wedding Bells" is categorized under the Country and Honky-tonk genres.
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Original ComposerThis song was not originally written by Hank Williams, but by Claude Boone. Williams covered the song.
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Release Date"Wedding Bells" was released by Hank Williams in May 1949.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was one of Williams's early commercial successes. It didn't reach any chart positions but helped establish Williams's reputation in the country music industry.
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Personal ConnectionHank put his personal stamp on the song by incorporating his experiences of heartbreak and sadness after his relationship ended.
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Album Information"Wedding Bells"/"I've Just Told Mama Goodbye" is a single-sided "seein' me off" record by Hank Williams. It was released by MGM Records.
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Live PerformanceThe live performance of "Wedding Bells" was frequently part of Hank Williams' set at his shows.
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Covered VersionThe song has been covered by many other artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, and Marty Robbins, making it a classic in country music.
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Song Legacy"Wedding Bells" is considered one of the favorite sad songs of country music, embodying the genre's tradition of heartache and loss.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are interpreted as a man hearing wedding bells for the one he loves, but with someone else.
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Music StyleThe song showcases the traditional and influential Honky-tonk style that Hank Williams popularized in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Contribution to Career"Wedding Bells" played a significant role in launching Hank Williams' career and cementing his place as one of the seminal figures in country music.
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