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.