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The Prisoner’s Dream Lyrics by Hank Snow

Songs of Tragedy

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Last night as I lay sleeping I dreamed a dream so fair
I dreamed about my darling a rose was in her hair
I dreamed I left this prison started life anew
She told me that she loved me told me her love was true

It was only a dream just a prisoner's dream
As I lay on my cold prison bed
My dreams of you can never come true
Dear girl I wish that I was dead

I dreamed she called me darling kissed me and held me tight
I dreamed that we were married dreamed of a starry night
I dreamed about our children playing around my knee
They loved me called me daddy they thought the world of me
It was only a dream...

I dreamed a dream so lovely heaven on earth it seemed
My wife and little children came to me in my dreams
They threw their arms around me I was their pride and joy
My little wife she loved me I was her darling boy
It was only a dream...
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About “The Prisoner’s Dream” by Hank Snow

Read the complete lyrics to "The Prisoner’s Dream" by Hank Snow from the album "Songs of Tragedy". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"The Prisoner’s Dream" is credited to Hank Snow. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Prisoner’s Dream" appears on "Songs of Tragedy".

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