Desert Pete By: The Kingston Trio I was traveling west to Buckskin - on my way to a cattle run Cross a little cactus desert under a hot blister'in sun I was thirsty down to my toenails when I stopped to rest me on a stump. But I tell you I couldn't believe my eyes - when I saw that water pump. I took it to be a mirage at first - it'll fool a thirsty man Then I saw a note stuck in a baking flower can This pump is old the note began but she works so give her a try I put a new sucker washer in - you might find the leather dry Chorus You've got to prime the pump - you must have faith and believe You got to give of yourself - before you're worthy to receive Drink all the water you can hold - wash you're face - cool your feet But leave the bottle full for others - thank you kindly Desert Pete Yah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that handle like there's a fire Under that rock you'll find some water I left in a bitters jar Now there's just enough to prime it with, so don't you go drink'in first You just pour it in and pump like mad and buddy you'll quench your thirst Chorus Well I found that jar and I tell you nothin' looked prettier to my eyes And I was tempted strong to drink it cause that well looked mighty dry. But the note went on, have faith my friend, there's water down below You've got to give until you get - I'm the one who ought to know So I poured in the jar and I started to pump and I heard a beautiful sound Of water bubblin' and splashin' out of that hole in the ground So I took off my shoes and drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat I thanked the Lord and I thanked the pump and I thanked old Desert Pete Chorus Back...