Desert Pete:The Kingston Trio.
#33 on BB Hot 100 on CAPITOL Records
in 1963.
INTRO: E
#1.
E A E
I was travelin' west of Buckskin on my way to a cattle run.
A E D E
Cross a little cactus desert under a hot blisterin' sun.
E A
I was thirsty down to my toenails, stopped to rest me on a
E
stump.
A E D
But I tell ya I just couldn't believe it when I saw that water
E
pump.
E A E
I took it to be a mirage at first, it'll fool a thirsty man.
A D E B E
Then I saw a note stuck in a bakin' powder can.
E A
'This pump is old' the note began, 'but she works so give'er
E
a try.'
A E D E
I put a new sucker washer in 'er, you may find the leather dry.'
CHORUS:
B A E
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.
B A E
You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.
A E Ab A
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.
E Dbm A B E
But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.
#2.
E A
Yeah, you'll have to prime the pump, work that handle like there's
E
a fire.
A E B E
Under that rock you'll find some water I left in a bitters jar.
E A
Now, there's just enough to prime it with so dont'cha go drinkin'
E
first.
B
You just pour it in and pump like mad, buddy, you'll quench your
E
thirst.
CHORUS:
B A E
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.
B A E
You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.
A E Ab A
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.
E Dbm A B E
But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.
#3.
E A
Well, I found that jar and I tell ya, nothin' was ever prettier
E
to my eye.
A E
And I was tempted strong to drink it, cause that pump looked
mighty dry.
E A
But the note went on, 'have faith my friend, there's water down
E
below.'
A B E B E
You've got to give until you get..I'm the one who ought to know.
E A
So, I poured in the jar and I started pumpin' and I heard a beautiful
E A E B E
sound of water bubblin' and splashin' up outta that hole in the ground.
E A E
I took off my shoes and I drunk my fill of that cool refreshing treat.
A B E
I thank the Lord and thank the pump and I thank old desert Pete.
CHORUS:
B A E
You've got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.
B A E
You've got to give of yourself 'fore you're worthy to receive.
A E Ab A
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.
E Dbm A B E
But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.
OUTRO:
A E Ab A
Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool your feet.
E Dbm A B E
But leave the bottle full for others, thank you kindly, Desert Pete.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
