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, 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 at first, it'll fool a thirsty man I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder 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 the leather dry
got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe You've got to give of yourself you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool feet Leave the bottle for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that like there's a fire Under that rock you'll find some I left in a bitters jar Now there's just enough to 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 the pump, you must have faith and believe You've got to give of yourself you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, your feet Leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert
I found that jar and I tell ya nothin' was ever prettier to my eye And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause that looked mighty dry But the note went on have my friend, there's 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 a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that refreshing treat I the Lord and thank the pump and I thank 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, 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