I'll deck my brow with roses the loved ones may be there

And gems that others gave me will shine within my hair

And even those who know me will think my heart in light

Though my heart may break tomorrow, I'll be all smiles tonight

I'll be all smiles tonight, Love, I'll be all smiles tonight

Though my heart may break tomorrow, I'll be all smiles tonight

Oh when the dance commences, Oh how I will rejoice

I'll sing the songs he taught me without a faulting voice

When the flattering ones come around me they'll think my heart is light

Though my heart may break tomorrow, I'll be all smile tonight

And when the room he entered with a bride upon his arm

I stood and gazed upon him as though he was a charm

And once he smiled upon her as once he'd smiled at me

They knew not what I suffered, 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 me dearly and ne'er from me would part

He sought not to deceive me, false friends have changed his heart