| lyric | 1. How do you think I began in the world?
I got me a sow and sev’ral other things.
Th sow took the measles and she died in the spring.
Chorus:
Th sow took the measles and she died in the spring.
2. What do you think I made of her hide?
The very best saddle that you ever did ride.
Saddle or bridle or any such thing.
Chorus: The sow took the measles . . .
3. What do you think I made of her nose?
The very best thimble that ever sewed clothes,
Thimble or thread or any such thing.
4. What do you think I made of her tail?
The best whup that ever sought sail.
Whup or whup socket, any such thing.
5. What do you think I made of her feet?
The very best pickles you ever did eat.
Pickles or glue or any such thing. |