the miner was leaving his home for his work he heard his little child scream he went to the side of the little child s bed oh daddy i ve had such a dream oh daddy don t go to the mines today for dreams do so often come true oh daddy dear daddy please don t go away i never could live without you i dreamed that the mines were all ablazing with fire the workers all fought for they re lives just then the scene changed and the mouth of the mine was covered with sweethearts and wives oh daddy don t go to the mines today for dreams do so often come true oh daddy dear daddy please don t go away i never could live without you go down to the village and tell all of our dear friends as sure as the dry sun does shine there s something that going to happen today please daddy don t go to the mine oh daddy don t go to the mines today for dreams do so often come true oh daddy dear daddy please don t go away i never could live without you