I was travelin' west a buckskin on my way to a run a little cactus 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 I saw that water pump I took it to be a mirage at first, it'll fool a man I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder can This pump is old, the note began, but she works so a try I put a new sucker in 'er, you may find the leather dry
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 you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that like there's a fire Under that rock you'll find water I left in a bitters jar Now there's just enough to prime it 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 must have faith and You've got to give of yourself 'fore worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, your feet Leave the full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Well I found that jar and I tell ya nothin' was prettier to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause that looked mighty dry But the went on have faith my friend, there's water down below You've got to give until you the one who ought to know So I in the jar and I started pumpin' and I heard a beautiful sound Of bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the ground I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing I thank the Lord and the pump and I thank old desert Pete
You've got to prime the pump, you must faith and believe You've got to give of 'fore you're worthy to receive Drink all the you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Pete