I'll deck my brow with roses ~ My true love may be there
The gems that others gave me ~ Will shine upon my hair
And even those who know me ~ Will think my heart is light
Though my heart may break tomorrow ~ I'll be all smiles tonight

And in the room he entered ~ with the bride upon his arm
I stood and gazed upon him ~ As though he were a charm
And once he smiled upon her ~ As once he smiled on me
But they know not what I suffered ~ For they found no change in me

And when the dance is over ~ And all have gone to rest
I'll think of him, dear mother ~ The one that I love best
He once did love, believe me ~ But now he's cold and strange
He sought not to deceive me ~ False friends have brought this change