I was west a buckskin 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 rest me on a But I ya I just couldn't believe it when I saw that water pump I took it to be a at first, it'll fool a thirsty man Then I saw a stuck in a bakin' powder can This pump is old, the note began, but she so give'er a try I put a new sucker washer in 'er, you may find the 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 all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet Leave the full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that handle like a fire Under that rock you'll find some water I left in a jar Now just enough to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin' first You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, you'll quench thirst
You've got to prime the pump, you must have and believe You've got to give of 'fore you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, your face, cool your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert
Well I found jar and I tell ya nothin' was ever prettier to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause that pump 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 started and I heard a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta hole in the ground I took off my and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat I thank the Lord and thank the and I thank old desert Pete
You've got to prime the pump, you have faith and believe You've got to give of yourself 'fore worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, your feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert