A miner was leaving his home for his work When he heard his little child screamHe went to the side of the little girl's bed She said, Daddy, I've had such a dreamPlease, Daddy, don't go to the mines today For dreams have so often come trueMy Daddy, my Daddy, please don't go away For I never could live without youThen smiling and stroking the little girl's face He was turning away from her sideBut she threw her small arms around Daddy's neck She gave him a kiss and then criedOh, I dreamed that the mines were all flaming with fire And the men all fought for their livesJust then the scene changed and the mouth of the mine Was covered with sweethearts and wivesOh, Daddy, don't go to the mines today For dreams have so often come trueMy Daddy, my Daddy, please don't go away For I never could live without youGo down to the village and tell your dear friends That as sure as the bright stars do shineThere is something that's going to happen today Please, Daddy, don't go to the minesOh, Daddy, don't work in the mines today For dreams have so often come trueMy Daddy, my Daddy, please don't go away For I never could live without you