Burl Ives - The Sow took The Measles      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 sev'ral 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