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