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 CONSCIENCE.......1
Just let your conscience : be your safety guide Jones, Maggie; Jealous Mama Blues; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (1401051) Co14044D VJM VLP23
 
 CONSIDER.........3
Reason I consider it so careful : because men don't dog me aroundBatts, Will; Country Woman; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (137181) Vo02531 Rt RL329
And I must stop you now : because you got to consider somehowJohnson, Lonnie; Sweet Woman You Can't Go Wrong; New York, 5 Aug. 1927; (81189B) OK8512 CC30
Maybe some day you will consider baby : Lord and acknowledge that you have done wrongDoyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM1521) OK05771 Rt RL329
 
 CONSOLATION......1
And you can't find no consolation : nowhere in the world you goDavis, Walter; Call Your Name; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (0405231) BBB8470 Yz L1025
 
 CONSTANT.........1
Life is nothing but a jam : a constant jamboree Waters, Ethel; Ethel Sings 'Em; New York, c. June 1923; (B) BS14154 Bio BLP12022
 
 CONSTRICTOR......3
Take a boa constrictor : and a lemon stick McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5820A) Vo1570 His HLP32
Oh there's a boa constrictor : and a lemon stick Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (1487102) Co14455D Yz L1008
It's a boa constrictor : and a lemon stick Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769A) Pm12860 OJL15
 
 CONSTRUCTION.....1
Get your pick and shovel : work with that construction bunchEdwards, Susie; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817B) OK8163 Sw S1240
 
 CONSULTED........1
Now I consulted lawyers : and I know darn well I was wrongEstes, Sleepy John; Jailhouse Blues; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93007A) De7814 RBF RF8
 
 CONSUMPTION......5
I got tuberculosis : consumption is killing me Ledbetter, Huddie; T. B. Woman Blues; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (171801) ARC unissued Bio BLP12013
I've got consumption of the heart : I feel myself sinking lowMartin, Sara; Death Sting Me Blues; Long Island City, Nov. 1928; (278A) QRSR7042 BYG529073
Like consumption : killing me by degrees Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26321) ARC70460 Co C30034
Like consumption : killing me by degrees Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26322) ARC70460 Co C30034
But it's a slow consumption : killing you by degreesEstes, Sleepy John; Milk Cow Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59918 ) ViV38614 RBF RF202
 
 CONTENT..........1
Wouldn't rest content : till I came to Tennessee Lewis, Furry; I Will Turn Your Money Green; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (454252) ViV38506 Yz L1008
 
 CONTENTED........5
Sugar I will never : be contented here Barefoot Bill; Barefoot Bill's Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (1503041) Co14561D Rt RL325
I can't be contented : oh nowhere I be Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Unhappy Blues; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404712B) OK8859 Mam S3804
Can't rest contented : don't care where I go Coleman, Jaybird; Save Your MoneyLet These Women Go; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX802B) BP8052 Rt RL313
Can't rest contented : nowhere I go Howell, Peg Leg; Doin' Wrong; Atlanta, 9 Nov. 1927; (1451842) Co14473D RBF RF11
Wouldn't rest contented : till I come to TennesseeLewis, Furry; Furry's Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (454241) ViV38519 Rt RL333
 
 CONTINUE.........4
Now if my bluebird continue on to stay : I believe I'll move to Washington tooWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Blue Bird BluesPart 1; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308511) BBB7979 RCA INT1088
But I won't pay them no mind : but I continue to drinkWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308531) BBB7979 RCA INT1088
Lord I can't *let its* continue : don't care what I doColeman, Jaybird; Mistreatin' Mama; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX801A) BP8052 OJL14
But after you continue this life boys : you'll be living down in some graveyard deepDoyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM181) Vo05111 Rt RL319;
 
 CONTINUED........1
I stopped and listened : as the bells continued onVincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Stop and Listen Blues No. 2; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404785?) OK8859 Mam S3804
 
 CONTRARY.........1
Now when she says something contrary : now she don't want me to do nothing but smileWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Black Panter Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070144 ) BB340701 BC3
 
 CONTROL..........3
I got so now : that I can't control my mind Bogan, Lucille; Coffee Grindin' Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C3461 ) Br7083 His HLP15
To have some woman : Lord I can't control James, Skip; Cypress Grove Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7472) Pm13088 Bio BLP12029
I have a man I can't control : I don't know what to doRainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22131) Pm12303 Mil MLP2001
 
 CONVERSATION.....3
I had to raise a conversation with the landlady : to keep from cryingJefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (24741) Pm12347 Bio BLP12000
But she will hold a conversation : with every lowdown dirty man she meetsMcClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987 ) BBB8605 Rt RL305
Now I'm going to close conversation : and I have no more to sayArnold, Kokomo; Broke Man Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91332A) De7417 CC25
 
 CONVERT..........1
Grabbed me a sister : to convert her soul Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977?) Co14463D His HLP5
 
 CONVICT..........1
You could stand : and look at the convict tow White, Washington; When Can I Change My Clothes; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2979A) Vo05489 Co C30036
 
 COO*.............1
I have a woman in Brownsville : and she *doing the coochiecoo*Estes, Sleepy John; BrokenHearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (555313) ViV38582 Rt RL307
 
 COOCHIE..........1
I have a woman in Brownsville : and she *doing the coochiecoo*Estes, Sleepy John; BrokenHearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (555313) ViV38582 Rt RL307
 
 COOK.............40
Cook your own breakfast : fix your lunch Edwards, Susie; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817B) OK8163 Sw S1240
Because you *better* cook the best old corn bread : a poor man ever seenCarr, Leroy; Bread Baker; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (164321) Vo03296 Yz L1036
I'll fry some meat : cook some bread Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Come On In; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1931; (L7192) Pm13104 Riv RM8803
Ain't nobody in town : cook a jellyroll like mine Lewis, Furry; Jellyroll; probably New York, 28 May 1927; ( ) Vo1115 RBF RF11
Was a cook cooking victuals : and his hands wasn't cleanJordan, Charley; Keep It CleanNo. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO141 ) Vo1611 Yz L1003
I wouldn't have a cook : wouldn't cook three meals a daySluefoot Joe; Shouting Baby Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; ( ) QRSR7086 His HLP17
Go in your kitchen : Lord and cook until she come homeEstes, Sleepy John; The Girl I Love, She Got Long Curly Hair; Memphis, 24 Sept. 1929; (555811) ViV38549 RBF RF8
Mama you can cook my breakfast : great God don't you burn my breadArnold, Kokomo; Buddie Brown Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91299A) De7449 CC25
You fed me greens : and I mean that they really can cookJefferson, Blind Lemon; Southern Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15667) Pm12899 Mil MLP2013
And you can cook a breakfast : right on my brand new stovePope, Jenny; Bull Frog Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM757A) Vo1522 His HLP15
She didn't even cook her meals : ooo well well I mean she really had got a breakWheatstraw, Peetie; Remember and Forget Blues; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C13512) Vo03273 Say SDR192
Ask her cook your breakfast : but she never did Estes, Sleepy John; Watcha Doin'; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59967 ) ViV38628 Rt RL323
I'll cook some meat : bake some bread Washboard Sam; Come On In; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01884 ) BBB6870 RBF RF16
Whatever you cook : just cook it right Jackson, Papa Charlie; Mama, Don't You Think I Know; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22242) Pm12305 Bio BLP12042
She won't cook me cook no breakfast : and she won't wash me no clothesRachel, James Yank; Gravel Road Woman; New York, 6 Feb. 1934; (147932) Vo02649 OJL21
Now cook my supper : let me go to bed McCoy, Joe; Joliet Bound; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11220A) Vo1686 Yz L1021
Said cook that chicken : a sweet jellyroll King David; What's That Tastes Like Gravy; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404664A) OK8913 RBF RF6
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
Then cook your breakfast : man rush you away Alexander, Texas; Work Ox Blues; New York, 15 Nov. 1928; (401330A) OK8658 Sw S1276
Said they cooked that possum : and they cook him down lowKing David; What's That Tastes Like Gravy; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404664A) OK8913 RBF RF6
Said they cook good cabbage : but they *called it*Williams, Jabo; Polock Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. May 1932; (L1406?) Pm13130 Yz L1028
They cook corn bread for their husbands : and biscuits for their menAlexander, Texas; CornBread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223A) OK8511 Rt RL315
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
I don't want you to cook for me no more : because you might poison meCarr, Leroy; EvilHearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (164261) Vo unissued Bio BLPC9
Now knockkneed mama : what you going to cook tonightJackson, Papa Charlie; Mama, Don't You Think I Know; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22242) Pm12305 Bio BLP12042
I don't want no tighthaired woman : to cook no meat for meJordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO144) Vo1645 OJL20
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
So when he stops feeding me : have some place to cook and eatMemphis Minnie; Lonesome Shark Blues; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC3166A) OK05728 BC1
Going to cook my supper : Lord put me in her bed Patton, Charley; It Won't Be Long; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15220) Pm12854 Yz L1020
I don't want no jetblack woman : Lord to cook no pie for meWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Turpentine Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (403222) Vi21134 Yz L1008
Asked you to cook my breakfast : babe you went back to bedWheatstraw, Peetie; Doin' the Best I Can; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1934; (C9443?) De7007 Say SDR191
I was down south : where all my whiskey cook Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Southern Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15667) Pm12899 Mil MLP2013
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
You won't cook me no dinner : baby you won't iron me no clothesLewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (454291) Vi23345 Yz L1021
She won't cook you no breakfast : clothes ain't never cleanNelson, Sonny Boy; Street Walkin'; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (026001) BBB6672 Yz L1038
She won't cook me cook no breakfast : and she won't wash me no clothesRachel, James Yank; Gravel Road Woman; New York, 6 Feb. 1934; (147932) Vo02649 OJL21
I wouldn't have a cook : wouldn't cook three meals a daySluefoot Joe; Shouting Baby Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; ( ) QRSR7086 His HLP17
Whatever you cook : just cook it right Jackson, Papa Charlie; Mama, Don't You Think I Know; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22242) Pm12305 Bio BLP12042
The food you cook : a hound dog sick James, Frank; Poor Coal Passer; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (018931) BBB7116 Yz L1015
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
 
 COOK'S...........1
Well the cook's in the kitchen : picking and fussing over turnip greensJefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (204082) Pm12650 Mil MLP2004
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