(Verse 1)
The village bells are ringing
And merrily they chime
For 'tis a happy time
The chapel walls are laden
With garlands rich and gay
To greet the village maiden
Upon her wedding day

(Verse 2)
But summer joys have faded
And summer hopes have flown
Her brow with grief is shaded
Her happy smiles are gone
Yet why her heart is laden
No one, alas, can say
Who saw the village maiden
Upon her wedding day

(Verse 3)
The village bells are ringing
But hark how sad and slow
The village choir is singing
A requiem soft and low
And all with sorrow laden
Their tearful tribute pay
Who saw the village maiden
Upon her wedding day