Booglie Wooglie Piggy

Glenn Miller · Other Songs - Glenn Miller

(Roy Jacobs)

(vocals: Tex Beneke & the Modernaires

Take it from me

I just found something to see

Oh, it's pig, it does the Boogie, yes siree

And he really gets to do it solidly

You mean he really gets to do it solidly

This little piggie went to market

This little piggie stayed home

But this little piggie was a booglie wooglie piggy

And he boogie-woogied all the way home

This little piggy had roast beef

This little piggy had none

But this little piggy was a booglie wooglie piggie

And he did the Lindy all the way home

Oink, oink

Piggly wiggly piggy

Oink, oink

Booglie wooglie woogie

Oink, oink, oink, oink

The booglie wooglie pigglie wiggly oink oink

This little piggy dug two beats

This piggy thought the waltz was divine

But this little piggy was a hip little piggy

And he boogie-woogied all of the time

This little piggy dug two beats

This piggy thought the waltz divine

But this little piggy was a hip little piggy

And he boogie-woogied all of the time

This little piggy was a hip little piggy

And he boogie-woogied all of the time

Booglie Wooglie Piggy

Glenn Miller's 'Booglie Wooglie Piggy' stands as a spirited example of the swing era's playful approach to big band composition. While Miller is often celebrated for his lush, romantic ballads and polished arrangements, this track highlights the genre's capacity for whimsy and rhythmic drive. The recording captures the energetic interplay between the brass and reed sections that defined his orchestra's signature sound. As part of a broader catalogue that includes both serious standards and lighter novelty numbers, the piece reflects the versatility of Miller's musical direction. It remains a notable song in his discography, showcasing the band's ability to deliver infectious, danceable music that resonated with audiences during the height of the swing movement.