The Miner's Child

Cat. #1584 (MFH #160) - As sung by Louise Cornelius, Dadeville, Missouri on September 17, 1976

VERSE 1
A miner was leaving his home for his work
When he heard his little child scream
He went to th side of his little girl's bed
O, Daddy, I've had such a dream

VERSE 2
O, Daddy, don't work in th mines today
For dreams have so often come true
O, Daddy, my Daddy, don't go away
I never could live without you

VERSE 3
I dreamed that th mines were all seeping with fire
An' th men all fought for their lives
Just then th scene changed an' th mouth of th mine
Was covered with sweethearts an' wives

VERSE 4
Go Daddy, to th village an' tell your dear friends
That as sure as th bright stars do shine
There is something gonna happen in th mines today
For dreams have so often come true

VERSE 5
Her Daddy, then stroking th side of her hair
While turning away from her side
By throwing her small arms around Daddy's neck
She gave him a kiss, then cried

VERSE 6
Go Daddy, to th village an' tell your dear friends
That as sure as th bright stars do shine
There is something gonna happen in th mines today
For dreams so often come true

VERSE 7
O, Daddy, don't work in th mines today
For dreams have so often come true
O, Daddy, my Daddy, don't go away
I never could live without you

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