diff --git a/rattail_fabric/python.py b/rattail_fabric/python.py
index e1389e2..4fc1b3a 100644
--- a/rattail_fabric/python.py
+++ b/rattail_fabric/python.py
@@ -54,12 +54,13 @@ def install_pythonz():
         sudo('/usr/local/src/pythonz/pythonz-install')
 
 
-def install_python(version):
+def install_python(version, verbose=False):
     """
     Install a specific version of python, via pythonz.
     """
     if not exists('/usr/local/pythonz/pythons/CPython-{}'.format(version)):
-        sudo('pythonz install {}'.format(version))
+        verbose = '--verbose' if verbose else ''
+        sudo('pythonz install {} {}'.format(verbose, version))
 
 
 def install_pip(use_apt=False, eager=True):