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 CHEWED...........1
Rooster chewed tobacco : and the hen did the snuffMcTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (1493192) Co14657D Yz L1037
 
 CHIB.............1
If I get my good chib : can get something good from youJohnson, Edith North; Good Chib Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15559) Pm12864 CC37
 
 CHICAGO..........48
Chicago pop : and *lilac* Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; ( ) BS14128 Bio BLP12022
St Louis is on afire : Chicago is burning down Kelly, Jack; Believe I'll Go Back Home; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (137152) MeM12812 Rt RL311
New York don't get me : Chicago must Smith, Clara; 31st Street Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1924; (815142) Co14009D VJM VLP16
That's why : Chicago women want every woman's man Smith, Six Cylinder; Oh Oh Lonesome Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L2131) Pm12968 Yz L1004
I'm aleaving Chicago : ain't going to leave my baby no moreWilliams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (076621) BBB7065 RCA INT1087
Now these women around Chicago is crazy : hollering about the times so hardSpruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786 ) BBB5995 Mam S3802
Now I came in all in that Main West : and I putted down at Chicago HeightsEstes, Sleepy John; Hobo Jungle Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62481A) De7354 Sw S1219
Now it's C for Chicago : A for Arkan Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C1020B) ARC51265 Yz L1035
Well you caused me to walk from Chicago : clear to the Gulf of MexicoKelly, Jack; Betty Sue Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM1431) Vo unissued OJL19
She made me walk from Chicago : to the Gulf of MexicoTemple, Johnnie; Louise Louise Blues; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (90981A) De7244 Cor CP58
Before I let you quit me baby : I'm going to burn half Chicago downWiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L1041) Pm12916 Her H205
Down in the land of California : sweet home ChicagoDavis, Walter; Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (0704481) BBB9027 RCA INT1085
Back to the land of California : to my sweet home ChicagoJohnson, Robert; Sweet Home Chicago; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA2582 ) Vo03601 OJL17
Since I been here in Chicago : I been catching a plenty hellArnold, Kokomo; Red Beans and Rice; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91162A) De7347 BC4
Up in Chicago : long way from home Chatman, Lonnie; New Sittin' On Top of the World; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L15562) Pm13134 Bio BLP12041
The women in Chicago : trying to jive me around Hollins, Tony; Stamp Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1941; (C38431) OK06351 BC5
Well if you ever in Chicago : and the times get hardHollins, Tony; Stamp Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1941; (C38431) OK06351 BC5
These women in Chicago : they like their fashions and formsJefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (45672) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Lord but that brown in Chicago : have put that jinx bug on meJefferson, Blind Lemon; Rambler Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200402) Pm12541 Bio BLP12015
So if I live in Chicago : murder's going to be my crimeJefferson, Blind Lemon; Lonesome House Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (200762) Pm12593 Mil MLP2007
I got a barrelhouse flat in Chicago : it's fifteen stories highJohnson, Mary; Barrel House Flat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L1762) Pm12996 CC37
I got a woman in Chicago : I'm scared to call her nameLewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (454282) ViV38519 Rt RL323
I've got a girl in Chicago : she loves to hear me blow my lonesome hornLockwood, Robert; Little Boy Blue; Chicago, 30 July 1941; (064640 ) BBB8820 BC7
And the strike in Chicago : Lordy Lord it just won't stopPatton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L771) Pm12953 Yz L1001
Than to be in Chicago : simply wasting my time Smith, Ivy; Third Alley Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1927; (40941) Pm12447 His HLP2
Now here I am in Chicago : doing the best I can Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf BluesNo. 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C6405A) Vo1558 Yz L1031
But I been in Chicago one week : because I like these Chicago waysThomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Man; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (210194) Pm12722 Bio BLP12004
I'm standing in Chicago mama : New Orleans on my mindWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
I ain't got nobody in Chicago : talk that old babytalkWilliams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539892) BBB8738 RCA INT1087
Now I done fooled around in Chicago : and I done almost frozeWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Down South; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201171) BBB7665 RCA LPV518
I believe I'll move up here in Chicago : I'm going to get that old Mr Western Union man's routeWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Western Union Man; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064019 ) BBB8731 BC3
*Down in* Chicago : you treat me like you do Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; If I Get Lucky; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (0648761) BBB8858 RBF RF202
If I ever leave Chicago : going to ride that Sunshine Special againDavis, Walter; L and N Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (768021) BBB5143 RCA INT1085
When I leave Chicago : Lord I ain't coming back no morePatton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L771) Pm12953 Yz L1001
But when I leave Chicago Lord : I ain't coming back here no morePatton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L771) Pm12953 Yz L1001
You going to leave Chicago running : running most too fastWilliams, Joe; Someday Baby; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704861) BBB9025 RBF RF11
Now when I left Chicago : I left on that G and M Estes, Sleepy John; Hobo Jungle Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62481A) De7354 Sw S1219
To that land of California : sweet old Chicago McClennan, Tommy; Baby, Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044245 ) BBB8408 Rt RL305
To that land of California : sweet old Chicago McClennan, Tommy; Baby, Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044245 ) BBB8408 Rt RL305
And stop the Chicago women : from arguing over me Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (45672) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Now these Chicago women : have give me such a hard way to goArnold, Kokomo; Red Beans and Rice; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91162A) De7347 BC4
Because these Chicago women now : about to let my hambone spoilLacy, Rubin; Ham Hound Crave; Chicago, Mar. 1928; (204203) Pm12629 Yz L1009
But I been in Chicago one week : because I like these Chicago waysThomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Man; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (210194) Pm12722 Bio BLP12004
I'm going : to Chicago you Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (208875) Pm12695 Bio BLP12003
Now I'm going to Chicago : trying to Estes, Sleepy John; BrokenHearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (555313) ViV38582 Rt RL307
When you get to Chicago : pretty mama please remember meJones, Jake; Southern Sea Blues; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL474 ) Br7130 His HLP2
Because when you get to Chicago : these women walking around here any dayMcClennan, Tommy; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (0537411) BBB8704 Rt RL305
Offered me a ticket : to Chicago Waters, Ethel; Georgia Blues; New York, c. May 1922; (B) BS14120 Bio BLP12022
 
 CHICK............2
Woman I swear : you's a nogood chick James, Frank; Poor Coal Passer; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (018931) BBB7116 Yz L1015
Now I'm a redhot chick : just *puffing* out with flame and youthSmith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815A) De7617 AH158
 
 CHICKASAW........5
Mmm : Chickasaw don't pay no woman no mind Memphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9382 ) De7019 Cor CP58
I might tell everybody : what that Chickasaw have done done for meMemphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9382 ) De7019 Cor CP58
Ain't no woman : like to ride that Chickasaw Memphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9382 ) De7019 Cor CP58
He done sold my man a ticket : and know that Chickasaw is leaving town tonightMemphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9382 ) De7019 Cor CP58
I walking down the railroad track : that Chickasaw even wouldn't let me ride the blindsMemphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9382 ) De7019 Cor CP58
 
 CHICKEN..........25
Chicken on the roof : and melons on the vine Blake, Blind; Georgia Bound; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15466) Pm12824 Bio BLP12037
Chicken when I'm hungry : white lightning when I'm dryWelsh, Nolan; St. Peter Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9728A) OK8372 CC32
*Must have made it good* : chicken in a pot Bunn, Teddy; It's Sweet Like So; New York, 7 Apr. 1930; (597391) ViV38592 His HLP5
Now mama killed a chicken : and thought it was a duckEstes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095A) Ch50001 Sw S1219
Says she killed a chicken : and she cook him down lowKing David; What's That Tastes Like Gravy; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404664A) OK8913 RBF RF6
Say mama killed a chicken : and she thought it was a duckNelson, Romeo; Gettin' Dirty Just Shakin' that Thing; Chicago, 9 Oct. 1929; (C4629 ) Vo1447 OJL15
Yes sweet papa Charlie Chicken : he will pay your bailDavis, Carl (Dallas Jamboree Jug Band); Elm Street Woman Blues Dallas, 20 Sept. 1935; (DAL103 ) Vo03092 BC2
Don't care what you give me : I'd eat even chicken meatJohnson, Alec; Miss Meal Cramp Blues; Atlanta, 2 Nov. 1928; (1473792) Co14446D CC3
Mama I don't like chicken : neither no piece of cakeDaddy Stovepipe; Tuxedo Blues; Birmingham, Ala., c. 13 July 1927; (GEX730A) Ge6212 OJL14
My wife cook me neckbones and beans : why'd you cook me chicken and duckWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BBB6356 Rt RL329
Mama I had so much chicken : mama cackles in my sleepDaddy Stovepipe; Sundown Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Mar. 1924; (11861A) Ge5459 Rt RL325
I had so much chicken : till I heard her clucking in my sleepReynolds, Blind Willie; Third Street Woman Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (647242) Vi23258 OJL11
All of my chicken : is dressed mighty fine McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5820A) Vo1570 His HLP32
Can't get my chicken : take dressing from mine McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5820A) Vo1570 His HLP32
I done told you one time papa : I don't want my chicken mixedMemphis Minnie; Plymouth Rock Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5831 ) Vo1631 BC13
You don't have to cook me no chicken : because your plain old neckbone will doLasky, Louie; Teasin' Brown Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C945B) Vo02955 Her H201
Shoo chicken shoo : I don't want no banties on my yardMemphis Minnie; Plymouth Rock Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5831 ) Vo1631 BC13
Said cook that chicken : a sweet jellyroll King David; What's That Tastes Like Gravy; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404664A) OK8913 RBF RF6
Around that chicken coop : the *fool* Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; It Won't Act Right; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (599642) ViV38620 Jo SM3104
*I'm burn that* chicken : *and down handcuff* Davis, Walter; Sweet Sixteen; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854841) BBB5931 RCA INT1085
Other men get all the chicken : and all you get is hashBlake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' BluesPart 2; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L11012) Pm13103 Bio BLP12037
Said I'm going to leave the chicken : said I'm going back to the henLincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (1451071) Co14475D RBF RF15
They'll cook *make one* for their husband : they'll chicken for their manJordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C6164 ) Vo1551 Yz L1030
But someone else : will be picking on your chicken bonesJones, Maggie; You May Go, But You'll Come Back Some Day; New York, 18 Dec. 1924; (1401922) Co14063D VJM VLP23
He will eat your chicken : he will eat your pie McCoy, Joe; Preachers Blues; Chicago, c. 31 Jan. 1931; (C7247 ) Vo1643 BC13
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