Lyr Req: dream of the miner's child

Subject: dream of the miners child
From: GUEST,jim
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:30 AM

i am looking for the words /a recording of the song "dream of the miners child" .i used to think it was called "daddy dont go down the mine" my dad used to sing it and it never failed to reduce me to tears,even when i was 46.
i think that marty robbins recorded a version but i am unable to find a copy of that.if anyone can point me as to where i might find a
version i would be grateful

Subject: RE: dream of the miners child
From: masato sakurai
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:39 AM

MINER'S CHILD'S DREAM is in the DT.

Subject: Lyr Add: DREAM OF A MINER'S CHILD (Whitley/Skaggs)
From: Richie
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:40 AM

Here's a version from Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs


Dream of a Miner's Child

A miner was leaving his home for his work
When he heard his little child scream
He went to the side of the little child's bed
She said daddy I've had such a dream

Oh daddy don't go to the mines today
For dreams have so often come true
Oh daddy oh daddy please don't go away
For I never could live without you

I dreamed that the mines were all flamin' with fire
And the miners all fought for their lives
Just then the scene changed and the mouth of the mine
Was covered with sweethearts and wives

Go down to the village and tell all your friends
That as sure as the bright sun does shine
There's something a going to happen there today
Oh daddy don't go to the mine

-Richie

Subject: RE: dream of the miners child
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:41 AM

Tim and Molly O'Brien have a version of it. Also look ijnto Bradley Kincaid song books. And try "Cowpie". Very often just typing the title into "Google" and running a search gives great results.

Wonderful song

DonMeixner

Subject: Lyr Add: DREAM OF THE MINER'S CHILD
From: masato sakurai
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:50 AM

Marty Robbin's version from HERE:

Dream Of The Miner's Child

A miner was leavin' his home for his work
He heard his little child scream
He went to the side of his little girl's bed
Oh, daddy, I've had such a dream

Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
For dreams have so often come true
Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
I never could live without you

I dreamed that the mine was all covered with flame
The men all fought for their lives
Just then the scene changed, and the mouth of the mine
Was covered with sweethearts and wives

Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
For dreams have so often come true
Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
I never could live without you

Go down to the village and tell your dear friends
As sure as the bright stars do shine
There's somethin' that's goin' to happen today
Oh, daddy, don't go to the mine

Her daddy was smilin' and stroking her hair
Was turning away from her side
But throwin' her small arms around daddy's neck
She gave him a kiss and then cried

Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
For dreams have so often come true
Oh, daddy my daddy, oh don't go away
I never could live without you

Subject: RE: dream of the miners child
From: masato sakurai
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 09:22 AM

See this thread too: Lyr Req: Daddy don't work in the mines today.

See also DON'T GO DOWN IN THE MINE, DAD (ROBERT DONELLY/WILL GEDDES) (1910)

and THE DREAM OF THE MINER'S CHILD (copyrighted to Andrew Jenkins, "arranged by Irene Spain").

The Max Hunter collection has three field recordings:

The Dream of the Miners Child

Miner's Child

The Miner's Child.

Discography is HERE (Folk Music Index).

Subject: RE: dream of the miners child
From: masato sakurai
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 11:39 AM

Marty Robbins'