Piggies
Beatles · Anthology 3
Have you see the little piggies
crawling in the dirt
And for all the little piggies
Life is getting worse
Always having dirt
to play around in
Have you see the bigger piggies
In their starched white shirts
You will find the bigger piggies
Stirring up the dirt
Always have clean shirts
to play around in
In their sties with all their backing
They don't care what goes on around
In their eyes there's something lacking
What they need's a darn good whacking
Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives
to eat their bacon
One more time
crawling in the dirt
And for all the little piggies
Life is getting worse
Always having dirt
to play around in
Have you see the bigger piggies
In their starched white shirts
You will find the bigger piggies
Stirring up the dirt
Always have clean shirts
to play around in
In their sties with all their backing
They don't care what goes on around
In their eyes there's something lacking
What they need's a darn good whacking
Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives
to eat their bacon
One more time
Piggies
Released as part of The Beatles' Anthology 3, 'Piggies' stands as a stark, satirical commentary on the band's own commercial success and the public's adoration of their fame. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the track features a distinctive, repetitive vocal hook and a driving rhythm that underscores its biting irony. While often overshadowed by their earlier hits, the song remains a significant example of the duo's ability to blend humor with social critique. Its inclusion in the Anthology series highlights its status as a lesser-known but essential piece of their discography, offering a rare glimpse into the band's self-awareness during the 1990s reissue project.