The Kingston Trio – Desert Pete (Guitar)

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I was travelin' west of Buckskin on my way to a cattle run.

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'Cross a little cactus desert under a hot blisterin' sun.

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I was thirsty down to my toenails, stopped to rest me on a stump.

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But I tell ya I just couldn't believe it when I saw that water pump.

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I took it to be a mirage at first, it'll fool a thirsty man.

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Then I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder can.

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"This pump is old" the note began, "but she works so give 'er a try.

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I put a new sucker washer in 'er, you may find the leather dry."

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You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.

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You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.

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Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.

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But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.

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Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that handle like there's a fire.

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Under that rock you'll find some water I left in a bitters jar.

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Now, there's just enough to prime it with so don't you go drinkin' first.

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You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, you'll quench your thirst.

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You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.

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You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.

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Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.

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But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.

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Well, I found that jar and I tell ya, nothin' was ever prettier to my eye.

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And I was tempted strong to drink it, 'cause that pump looked mighty dry.

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But the note went on, "Have faith my friend, there's water down below.

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You've got to give until you get, I'm the one who ought to know."

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So, I poured in the jar and I started pumpin' and I heard a beautiful sound

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of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the ground.

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I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat.

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I thanked the Lord, I thanked the pump and I thank old desert Pete.

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You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.

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You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.

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Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.

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But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.

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Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.

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But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.