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10 Dec 02 - 08:30 AM (#844446) Subject: dream of the miners child From: GUEST,jim 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 |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:39 AM (#844449) Subject: RE: dream of the miners child From: masato sakurai MINER'S CHILD'S DREAM is in the DT. |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:40 AM (#844451) Subject: Lyr Add: DREAM OF A MINER'S CHILD (Whitley/Skaggs) From: Richie 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 |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:41 AM (#844452) Subject: RE: dream of the miners child From: GUEST 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 |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:50 AM (#844459) Subject: Lyr Add: DREAM OF THE MINER'S CHILD From: masato sakurai 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 |
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10 Dec 02 - 09:22 AM (#844480) Subject: RE: dream of the miners child From: masato sakurai 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). |
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10 Dec 02 - 11:39 AM (#844590) Subject: RE: dream of the miners child From: masato sakurai Marty Robbins' |