If I could recall of the heartaches

voiceCollected by: Billie Lou Ratliff For: Mary C. Parler Name of singer: Mrs. Nelline Franklin Address: Dutton, Arkansas Date: January 4, 1959 Reel 270 Item 16 SILVER HAIRED DADDY In a vine covered shack in the mountains Bravely fighting the battle of time There’s a loved one who’s withered with sorrow Is that silver haired daddy of mine. If I could recall of the heartaches Dear old daddy, I’ve caused you to bear If I could erase those lines from your face And bring back the gold to your hair. If God would but grant me the power Just to turn back the pages of time I would give all I own if I could but atone To that silver haired daddy of mine. I know it’s too late, dear old daddy To repeat all those heartaches and cares But dear mother is waiting in Heaven Just to comfort and solace you there. ChorusFunding for digitization provided by the Arkansas Humanities Council and the Happy Hollow Foundation