In the desert where we searched for gold

The days're hot the nights're cold

Hank and Joe and me walked on

So bold and brave and free For days and days we fought the heat

I got so thirsty and I got so weak

And when I fell 'cause I couldn't go

I heard Hank say to Joe He's dyin'

(Dyin' dyin')

For water

Hear him cryin'

(Cryin' cryin')

For water Well lay him down in the dust and sand he said

Joe you know he's a dyin' man

Leave him there and let him die

I can't stand to hear him cry for water I don't remember how long I lay

But when I awoke it was the break of day

Buzzards circled miles ahead

I knew Hank and Joe were dead My eyes were dimmed but I could see

A bed of gold nuggets under me

Now I know that it won't be long

Till they decorate my bones 'Cause I'm dyin'

(Dyin' dyin')

For water

Can't help cryin'

(Cryin' cryin')

For water Well they laid me down in the dust and sand he said

Joe you know he's a dyin' man

Leave him there and let him die

I can't stand to hear him cry for water

He couldn't stand to hear me cry for water