The Painted Desert 10, 000 Maniacs

[Chorus:]
The Painted Desert
Can wait till summer
We've played this game of just imagine long enough
Wait till summer?
When I'm sure the rains have ended
The blooms have gone
Every one killed by the morning frost

[Verse 1:]
Is a cactus blooming there
In every roadside stand
Where the big deal is cowboy gear
Sewn in Japan?

[Chorus:]
The Painted Desert
Can wait till summer
We've played this game of just imagine long enough
Wait till summer?
When I'm sure the rains have ended
The blooms have gone
Every one killed by the morning frost

[Verse 2:]
Is a cactus blooming there
Upon the northern rim
Or in the ruins of
The Hopi mesa dens?