I was driving 'round as the sun went down

When I came upon a lake, the sign said, 'Misty Water'

And standing there with wet and tangled hair was a girl

she said her name was Bo, she was a farmer's daughter

I said get in, I'll take you home, you must be cold

Misty water woman

You never get to her

Misty water woman

You never get to touch her

And feel her near

It began to storm and our talk grew warm

Till I stopped the car outside a cold and lonely place

I said we're here but she had disappeared

And on the seat was a pool of tears and a handkerchief of lace

I did not see her leave, I was amazed

Misty water woman

You never get to her

Misty water woman

You never get to touch her

And feel her warm

I sped into the house

It took her father and her mother to straighten me out

What was it all about? Please let me know

She looked sad and he looked mad

And he said, yes you're right, once we had a daughter

Her name was Bo but that was long ago

Years have gone since she drowned at 'Misty Water'

And the way he took it, took me by surprise

Misty water woman

You never get to her

Misty apparition

You never get to touch her

And feel her near