Dream of a Miner's Child - Keith Whitley, Ricky Skaggs

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 flaming 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…