Cat. #0912 (MFH #160) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on September 16, 1969
VERSE 1
A miner was leavin' his home for his work
When he heer'd his little child scream
He rushed to th side of his little child's bed
O Daddy, I had such a dream
VERSE 2
O Daddy, don't go to th mines today
For dreams so often comes true
O Daddy, dear Daddy, please don't go away
I never could live without you
VERSE 3
I dreamed that th mine was all covered in fire
An' men were running for life
I dreamed that all around th mine
Was covered with sweethearts an' wives
VERSE 4
O Daddy, don't go to th mines today
For dreams so often comes true
O Daddy, dear Daddy, please don't go away
I never could live without you