Collected by Parler Mr. Otis Bird
Marshall, Ark.
and O'Bryant July 26, 1958
Reel 358, Item 9
The Old Sow's Dead
What are you going to do with the old sow's head? Refrain (He sings this at a tremendous rate of
speed, and transcription of his nonsense syllables is Impossible.)
What are you going to do with the old sow's back? Refrain.
What are you going to, do with the old sow's ear? Refrain.
What are you going to do with the old sow's nose? Refrain.
What are you going to do with the old sow's feet? Refrain.
What are you goind to do with the old sow's head?
Refrain.
My dear wife, bring me the gun,
Shoot yonder old crow right through the heart. Refrain.
My dear wife, drag her in;
I'll make me a saddle out of her skin.
