I was west a buckskin on my way to a cattle run 'Cross a cactus 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 I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder can This pump is old, the note began, but she so give'er a try I put a new washer in 'er, you may find the leather dry
got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're to receive Drink all the water you can hold, wash face, cool your feet Leave the bottle for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, that handle like there's a fire Under that rock you'll find water I left in a bitters jar Now there's just enough to prime it with so dont'cha go first You just pour it in and pump mad, buddy, you'll 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 to receive Drink all the water you can hold, your face, cool your feet the bottle 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 it, 'cause that pump looked mighty dry But the note went on faith 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 pumpin' and I heard a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' up that hole in the ground I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of cool refreshing treat I thank the Lord and thank the pump and I thank old desert
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and You've got to give of yourself 'fore 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
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool feet the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, desert Pete