I was travelin' west a on my way to a cattle run 'Cross a little cactus desert under a hot sun I was thirsty down to my toenails, stopped to me on a stump But I tell ya I just couldn't believe it when I saw that water 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 sucker washer in 'er, you may find the dry
got to prime 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 your face, cool 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 enough to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' first You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, quench your thirst
got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe You've got to give of 'fore you're worthy to receive all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Well I found that jar and I ya nothin' was ever prettier to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause that pump looked dry But the note 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 poured in the jar and I started and I heard a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and up outta that hole in the ground I off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat I thank the Lord and thank the pump and I thank old desert
You've got to prime the pump, you have faith and believe got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive 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, wash your face, cool your Leave the full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete