I was west a buckskin on my way to a cattle run 'Cross a little desert 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 pump I it to be a mirage at first, it'll fool a thirsty man I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder can This is old, the note 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 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, your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Pete
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work handle like there's a fire Under that rock find some water I left in a bitters jar Now there's just to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' first You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, you'll quench your
You've got to the pump, you must have 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
I found that jar and I tell ya nothin' was ever prettier to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, that pump looked mighty dry But the note went on have faith my friend, there's down below You've got to give until you the one who ought to know So I poured in the jar and I pumpin' and I heard a beautiful sound Of bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the ground I off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat I the Lord and thank the pump and I thank old desert Pete
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, your face, cool your feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Drink all the water you can hold, your face, cool your feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete