A C F C F [Verse 1] C F Well, there’s a feeling in your stomach, a light trembling at the knees C F Not even knowing who the lucky fellow might be D G Bridesmaids are cleaning the court-house bell D G Horse-driven carriages wait patiently in hell C F Happiness has been arranged for some time in July C F Invitations have been sent, I’m so bitter I could cry D G Congratulations flown in from a long-lost friend D G For the big occasion regretting that he can’t attend E A E A And as family tradition is busy making up your mind [Pre-chorus] Em F E Gallantly standing draped in his holy shroud Em F E God’s representative mumbles to a tearful crowd [Chorus] A D I now pronounce you A D I now pronounce you [Verse 2] C F Mother, father, wake up, you’ve overlooked one thing C F The daughter you have planned for years won’t get to wear your ring D G Instead she’ll be running off into the dark of night D G Straight into the hungry arms that long to hold her tight C F There’s a feeling deep inside of you, a feeling that of ease C F You’re the sweetest thing that could ever happen for me D G The bridesmaids are ringing the court-house bell D G Horse-driven carriages try to cover streets to tell E A E A And as family tradition is busy making up your mind [Pre-Chorus] Em F E Gallantly standing draped in his holy shroud Em F E God’s representative mumbles to a tearful crowd [Chorus] A D I now pronounce you A D I now pronounce you [Instrumental] Em E Em A E Em E Em F E [Verse 3] C F There’s a feeling deep inside of you, a feeling that of ease C F You’re the sweetest thing that could ever happen for me D G Bridesmaids are cleaning out the court-house bell D G Horse-driven carriages wait patiently in hell E A E A And as family tradition is busy making up your mind [Pre-Chorus] Em F E Gallantly standing draped in his holy shroud Em F E God’s representative mumbles to a tearful crowd [Chorus] A D I now pronounce you A D I now pronounce you A D I now pronounce you A D I now pronounce you