The Sow Took the Measles

The Sow Took the Measles - Burl Ives

Boys and girls sometimes get the measles

But in this song even a sow

Which is another name for a lady pig

Took the measles too

How do you think I begin in the world

I got me a sow and several other things

The sow took the measles and she died in the spring

What do you think that I made of her hide

The very best saddle that you ever did ride

Saddle or bridle or any such a thing

The sow took the measles and she died in the spring

What do you think that I made of her nose

The very best thimble that ever sewed clothes

Thimble or thread or any such thing

The sow took the measles and she died in the spring

What do you think I made of her tail

The very best whup that ever sought sail

Whup or whup-socket any such thing

The sow took the measles and she died in the spring

What do you think that I made of her feet

The very best pickles that you ever did eat

Pickles or glue or any such thing

The sow took the measles and she died in the spring