I was travelin' west a on my way to a cattle run 'Cross a little cactus under a hot blisterin' sun I was thirsty down to my toenails, to rest me on a stump But I tell ya I just couldn't believe it when I saw that water I took it to be a mirage at first, it'll fool a man Then I saw a note stuck in a bakin' can This pump is old, the began, but she works so give'er a try I put a new sucker in 'er, you may find the leather dry
You've got to prime the pump, you have faith and believe You've got to give of 'fore you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, your feet Leave the bottle full for others, you kindly, desert Pete
Yeah, have to prime the pump, work that handle like there's a fire Under that rock find some water I left in a bitters jar Now there's enough to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' first You pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, you'll quench your thirst
You've got to the pump, you must have faith and believe You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to Drink all the water you can hold, wash face, cool your feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Well I found that jar and I tell ya nothin' was ever to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause pump looked mighty dry But the note went on faith my friend, there's water down below You've got to give until you the one who ought to know So I poured in the jar and I started and I heard a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of cool refreshing treat I thank the Lord and thank the and I thank old desert Pete
You've got to prime the pump, you must faith and believe You've got to give of yourself you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert
Drink all the water you can hold, wash face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, you kindly, desert Pete