Lyrics

[Verse 1]

She started out in Winnipeg, where the north winds blow,
Prairie roots ran deep, that’s how we got to know.
From the Red River banks to the foothills’ snow,
She helped this region rise, steady and slow.
Through 3.1 million wide prairie K,
She rolled up her sleeves and led the way.
To succeed was the only road she'd ever know,
Now she’s leaving — and we'll miss her so..

[Chorus]
Oh, the prairies roll wide where the wild winds blow,
Golden fields beneath skies that glow.
From Saskatoon down to old Swift Current,
She made our work feel strong and fervent.
From the Rockies high to Manitoba’s low,
We tip our hats — 'cause we’ll miss Mano so.

[Verse 2]
She always had questions, never settled for less,
Digging down deep to clean up the mess.
From operations to dreams, she paved every lane,
Through snow and through rain, through struggle and strain.

We could boast from coast to coast,
Of a leader who gave us the most.
A walk in her shoes? No easy feat —
But she made the challenge look calm and sweet.

[Chorus]
Oh, the prairies roll wide 'neath the big sky blue,
Fields of gold and skies so true.
From Brandon's mail to Edmonton’s post,
She held the line and led us close.
From red river banks to mountain snow,
She built our path — and we hate to see her go.

[Bridge]
Now as C-O-O she wears the crown,
From coast to coast, she's held it down.
But here in the heartland, we’ll always know,
She once called the Prairies home long ago.

[Final Chorus – with harmony]
Oh, the prairies roll wide 'neath the big sky blue,
And Mano, we’ll remember you.
For every question, every plan,
You stood with pride and took a stand.
From the flatland trails to the alpine snow,
We salute you now — though we hate to see you go