John And Mary - Maid Of The Mist lyrics

(Mary Ramsey) Centuries ago, for protection and prosperity The Niagara Indians of western New York and Southern Ontario would annually sacrifice the Fairest maiden of the tribe to the Great Spirit The young 'maid of the mist', in a white canoe Filled with fruits and flowers, would proudly steer Her own course over the mighty Falls. Legend has It that the ghostly apparition of a beautiful Indian Princess can still be seen in the mist below the Cascading waters