I was travelin' west a on my way to a cattle run 'Cross a cactus desert under a hot blisterin' sun I was thirsty down to my toenails, stopped to rest me on a But I tell ya I just couldn't it when I saw that water pump I took it to be a mirage at first, it'll a thirsty man Then I saw a stuck in a bakin' powder can This is old, the note 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 give of yourself 'fore you're to receive Drink all the you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, 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 prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' You just pour it in and like mad, buddy, you'll quench your thirst
You've got to prime the pump, you must have and believe You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Pete
Well I found that jar and I tell ya nothin' was prettier to my eye And I was strong to drink it, 'cause that pump looked mighty dry But the note went on have faith my friend, water down below You've got to give until you get—I'm the one who to know So I poured in the jar and I started pumpin' and I heard a sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing I thank the Lord and thank the pump and I old desert Pete
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and You've got to give of yourself 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 you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete