I was travelin' west a buckskin on my way to a 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 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 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 have 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 the pump, work that handle like there's a fire Under that rock you'll find some water I in a bitters jar Now just enough to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' first You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, quench your thirst
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to Drink all the you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert
Well I that jar and I tell ya nothin' was ever 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 until you get—I'm the one who ought to know So I poured in the jar and I started pumpin' and I a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta hole in the ground I off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat 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 got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your Leave the full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Drink all the water you can hold, wash face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert