hank and joe and me

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'

for water

hear him 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'

for water

can't help 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