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