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 CHILD'S..........1
Oh I'm coming right back babe : now that child's done roamedSchaffer, Ed (Shreveport Home Wreckers); Fence Breakin' Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (599652) Vi23275 Yz L1026
 
 CHILDISH.........1
And she's a fullgrown woman : but she just got childish waysMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; The Woman I Love Blues; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (944181) BBB6140 CC35
 
 CHILDREN.........26
Children stand there screaming : mama we ain't got no homeJefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (44915) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Women and children were screaming : saying mama where must we goJohnson, Lonnie; Flood Water Blues; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91341A) De7397 Sw S1225
Women and children : flagging freight trains for ridesPatton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (147391) Vo02651 Yz L1020
I got four little children : I got one *bald*headed wifeBarefoot Bill; Squabblin' Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (1503032) Co14526D OJL14
Now all the little children : playing around in a ringDavis, Madlyn; Too Black Bad; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20909?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
I done lost my wife and my three little children : and my mother's sick in bedHill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12542) Pm13129 Yz L1004
Little children cried mama : mama what shall we doBrown, Hi Henry; Titanic Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11476A) Vo1728 Yz L1030
Mmm mama mama mama mama mama Lord children keep on crying : wonder what in the world Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C9386A) De7076 Rt RL314
Take care of my wife and my children : I hope to come back home some dayDavis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854801) BBB5982 RCA INT1175
I know I was born to die : but I hate to leave my children cryingWhite, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2989A) Vo05588 Co C30036
I know I was born to die : but I hate to leave my children cryingWhite, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2989A) Vo05588 Co C30036
Mother take my children back : before they let me downWhite, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2989A) Vo05588 Co C30036
Got a house full of children : and ain't nary one mineHill, King Solomon; Tell Me Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12582) Pm13129 Yz L1004
I got a house full of children : and there ain't nar' one mineLincoln, Charley; Jealous Hearted Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (1451032) Co14305D RBF RF9
Got a house full of children : ain't nar' one mineunknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Giving It Away; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404683A) OK8908 OJL19
House full of children : ain't nar' one mine Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); Greyhound Blues; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90199A) Ch50053 Rt RL334
He say look out children : I'm going to *float on* my backSpivey, Victoria; The Alligator Pond Went Dry; St. Louis, 27 Apr. 1927; (80769B) OK8481 Spi LP2001
Captain Smith said children : I'll take care of youBrown, Hi Henry; Titanic Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11476A) Vo1728 Yz L1030
Now we got seven children : ain't none of them look like meGillum, Bill Jazz; I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074648 ) BBB9042 RCA INT1177
Oh the children they did holler : and the old folks squalledByrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L2911) Pm12997 OJL8
You know the children can go in the daytime : ooh boys and the old folks have it at nightEstes, Sleepy John; Working Man Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649261) BBB8950 RBF RF8
And all the children now : papa trying to sing my songLacy, Rubin; Ham Hound Crave; Chicago, Mar. 1928; (204203) Pm12629 Yz L1009
In came the children : with a cup and a glass Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); The Duck YasYasYas; Chicago, c. 16 May 1929; (C3485 ) Vo1277 Yz L1039
Say wake up mama : the children done come home unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); German Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404677B) OK8856 OJL4
Papa says to children : black water left us all aloneJefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (44915) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Well I wonder what in the world : we children going to doJohnson, Robert; They're Red Hot; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26271) ARC70757 Co C30034
 
 CHILDREN'S.......5
Children's in the pulpit : mama trying to learn the PsalmsJordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (398191) Vi unissued RCA INT1175
Children's in the pulpit : mama trying to learn the PsalmsJordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (398192) Vi21076 RBF RF9
Now maybe I can keep them ??? till your wintertime : and we'll make them be little children's Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020 ) BBB8766 BC20
So many nights at the fireside : how my children's mother would cryWhite, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2989A) Vo05588 Co C30036
Moonshine will make you think : that shoe polish is really children's playtoyWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Moonshine; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201131) BBB7603 RCA LPV518
 
 CHILE............1
Well I'm tired of eating chile : and I can't eat beans no moreSpivey, Victoria; Detroit Moan; Chicago, 15 Oct. 1936; (C1568?) Vo unissued Spi LP2001
 
 CHILL............6
But Mr gasman : these cold winds will really give me a chillGlover, Mae; Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
Every time I kiss her : send a cold chill run over meFuller, Blind Boy; Thousand Women Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC3142A) OK05657 RBF RF202
Every time she makes a spread : a cold chill runs all over meJohnson, Robert; Little Queen of Spades; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL395?) Vo04108 Co C30034
And every time she kisses me : cold chill run all over meMcClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988 ) BBB8605 Rt RL305
The blues : is a lowdown shaking chill Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26321) ARC70460 Co C30034
The blues : is a lowdown shaking chill Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26322) ARC70460 Co C30034
 
 CHILLS...........1
Every time she makes a spread : ooo fair brown cold chills just runs all over meJohnson, Robert; Little Queen of Spades; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL395?) Vo04108 His HLP31
 
 CHILLY...........3
Now if that wind : that chilly old breeze Estes, Sleepy John; Someday Baby Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90096A) Ch50068 Br87.504
Down where there ain't no snow : and the chilly winds never blowCox, Ida; Southern Woman's Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2244?) Pm12298 Jo SM3098
I worked all the winter : in the chilly winds Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (4050201) OK8951 Mam S3804
 
 CHIN.............4
Whiskey make me stagger and stumble : fall down and scar my chinChatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Whiskey and Gin Blues; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (0704341) BBB8945 RCA730.581
You better stop your gal : from from tickling under my chinJordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (398191) Vi unissued RCA INT1175
You better stop your man : from tickling me under my chinSmith, Bessie; JailHouse Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (812262) CoA4001 Co CL855
Now she got legs like a needle : she ain't got no chinChatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Jasper's Gal; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (0594991) BBB8749 RCA730.581
 
 CHINA............19
Wild about coffee : but I'm crazy about China tea Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (1461741) Co14342D OJL6
Says so cold in China baby : those birds can't hardly singHarrison, Smoky; Iggly Oggly Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L801) Pm12920 Rt RL340
So cold in China : this voice can't hardly sing Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Got the Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (24711) Pm12354 Bio BLP12000
So cold in China : birds can't hardly sing Mississippi Moaner (Isaiah Nettles); It's Cold in China Blues; Jackson, Miss., 20 Oct. 1935; (JAX2021) Vo03166 OJL8
Well now I'm going to call up in China : just to see if my little girl is thereWheatstraw, Peetie; Deep Sea Love; New York, 20 Feb. 1936; (60539A) De7167 Say SDR192
Well now if she's not in China : ooo well I believe she's in East St Louis somewhereWheatstraw, Peetie; Deep Sea Love; New York, 20 Feb. 1936; (60539A) De7167 Say SDR192
Some people like their sugar : I'm a fool about my China teaJefferson, Blind Lemon; Fence Breakin' Yellin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15672) Pm12921 Bio BLP12015
Now bluebird you get to Jackson : out on China StreetMcClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107 ) BBB9037 RCA LPV518
*Register it poor on* China : *span* the test anywhereWhite, Georgia; Pigmeat Blues; Chicago, 12 May 1936; (90722A) De7209 AH158
Lord I woke up this morning : with my Port China tickets in my handArnold, Kokomo; Sissy Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C9654A) De7050 CC25
I looking for my babe on Indian Ocean : but she come on that China seaKelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (137121) Ba32844 Rt RL316
Said I'm going to China : honey what you want me to bring you backDaniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (379312) Vi20658 Rt RL326
You take a boat to China : *they'll catch us* anywhereLedbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (171812) ARC60455 His HLP4
Take a boat to China : then it's *catch us* anywhereLedbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (171812) ARC60455 His HLP4
Now if I could go back to China : and start my life brand newWashboard Sam; I Get the Blues at Bedtime; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (0746871) BB340710 RCA LPV577
Now I'm going to ring up China yeah man : see can I find my good gal over thereArnold, Kokomo; Sissy Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C9654A) De7050 CC25
I'm going to call up China : see is my good girl over thereJohnson, Robert; I Believe I'll Dust My Broom; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25811) ARC70481 Co C30034;
I'm going to call up China : and telephone every town I knowWashboard Sam; Gonna Hit the Highway; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703771) BBB8997 RCA LPV577
Let me be your rag doll : until your China comes Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Southern Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (16122) Pm12083 BYG529.078
 
 CHINA*...........1
Said a bobtailed coat : and a *hot ??? China* hat Daniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (379312) Vi20658 Rt RL326
 
 CHINAMAN.........3
I'm going to tell you : what a Chinaman told a JewHarris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge6661 OJL5
I'm going to tell my baby : what the Chinaman told the JewHarrison, Smoky; Iggly Oggly Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L801) Pm12920 Rt RL340
I'm going to tell you daddy : like the Chinaman told the JewSmith, Trixie; Sorrowful Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (17802) Pm12208 CC29
 
 CHINCH...........7
The first night I stayed in Memphis : chinch bugs turned my bed aroundJefferson, Blind Lemon; Chinch Bug Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (200641) Pm12551 Bio BLP12015
Oh that must've been a bedbug : baby a chinch can't bite that hardJefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (30672) Pm12407 Mil MLP2013
Oh that must have been a bedbug : you know a chinch can't bite that hardJefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523B) OK8455 Fwy FJ2802
Oh must have been a bedbug : because a chinch couldn't bite me that hardLedbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (166912) Ba33360 Co C30035
Mama it must have been a bedbug : baby a chinch can't bite that hardWashington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (146761) Ba33058 Rt RL313
Well the chinch has moved in : all in my room Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge6812 Rt RL326
All of ??? *Lord* : here with the chinch bug bluesJefferson, Blind Lemon; Chinch Bug Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (200641) Pm12551 Bio BLP12015
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