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 DISAPPOINTED.....1
I've been disappointed : many times before Smith, Clara; I Never Miss My Sunshine; New York, 7 Sept. 1923; (812022) CoA4000 VJM VLP15
 
 DISCOUNT.........1
Mr Peter Albert : the discount man Estes, Sleepy John; Liquor Store Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63648A) De7491 RBF RF11
 
 DISEASE..........9
Yes the black cat blues mama : ain't nothing but a doggone heart diseaseArnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C9653A) De7050 CC25
It's going through the world : in my heart diseaseBennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K127 ) Vo1464 OJL18
I don't care how I do it : doggone heart disease Glover, Mae; I Ain't Giving Nobody None; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15395A) Ge6948 Her H201
Well the blues : is a aching old heart disease Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26321) ARC70460 Co C30034
Well the blues : is a aching old heart disease Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26322) ARC70460 Co C30034
I've got the Dallas blues : and the Main Street heart diseaseJones, Maggie; Dallas Blues; New York, 17 Sept. 1925; (1409523) Co14114D VJM VLP25
Then I'll sign a paper : died with heart disease Smith, Clara; Prescription for the Blues; New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (1401091) Co14045D VJM VLP17
Oh the blues ain't nothing : but a lowdown heart diseaseWhite, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545A) De7562 Cor CP58
All night blues : feel like catching some disease and dyingSmith, Clara; All Night Blues; New York, 27 July 1923; (811533) CoA3966 VJM VLP15
 
 DISGRACE.........3
Since I been so disobedient : I must travel in disgraceHowell, Peg Leg; Low Down Rounder Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1928; (1461611) Co14320D RBF RF1
If I don't find something : this will end me in disgraceHurt, Mississippi John; Blue Harvest Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401487A) OK8692 Bio BLPC4
I shot some craps : to my disgrace Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977?) Co14463D His HLP5
 
 DISGUSTED........10
Lord I am disgusted : and heartbroken too Sykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323A) OK8787 Yz L1033
Said I was broke and disgusted : I didn't have no money for Christmas EveArnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C9653A) De7050 CC25
I'm broke and disgusted : with every man I see Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C3299) Br7112 His HLP1
Always downhearted : blue disgusted and sad White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545A) De7562 Cor CP58
I feel disgusted : no peace can be found Jefferson, Blind Lemon; How Long How Long; Chicago, c. July 1928; (207881) Pm12685 Bio BLP12015
Sometime I feel disgusted : and I feel so blue Jefferson, Blind Lemon; How Long How Long; Chicago, c. July 1928; (207881) Pm12685 Bio BLP12015
I feel so disgusted : I've got them lowdown rounder bluesHowell, Peg Leg; Low Down Rounder Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1928; (1461611) Co14320D RBF RF1
I feel so disgusted : and I hate to be alone Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Empty House Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (212001) Pm12946 Rt RL335
I'm so disgusted heartbroken too : I've got those downhearted bluesSmith, Bessie; Down Hearted Blues; New York, 16 Feb. 1923; (808635) CoA3844 Co CL855
So disgusted : got no place to stay Jones, Maggie; Western Union Blues; New York, 13 Nov. 1924; (1401353) Co14047D VJM VLP23
 
 DISOBEDIENT......1
Since I been so disobedient : I must travel in disgraceHowell, Peg Leg; Low Down Rounder Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1928; (1461611) Co14320D RBF RF1
 
 DISORDERLY.......2
I'm drunk and disorderly : I don't care Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Come On In; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1931; (L7192) Pm13104 Riv RM8803
I'm drunk and disorderly : and I don't care Washboard Sam; Come On In; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01884 ) BBB6870 RBF RF16
 
 DISPOSITION......4
But that old good disposition that woman got : I do swear it will carry her all through the worldMcClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992 ) BBB8545 Rt RL305
She got a mean disposition : and she got such a lowdown dirty wayTownsend, Henry; She's Got a Mean Disposition; Chicaco, 25 Feb. 1935; (854941) BBB5966 Yz L1030
But that nice disposition : carry a woman all through the worldJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (24722) Pm12354 Bio BLP12000
Your reckless disposition : done drove your good man away from homeMcTell, Blind Willie; Your Time to Worry; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C9957A) De7117 Rt RL324
 
 DISPOSSESS.......1
I'm giving you your dispossess : welcome's off the doorMartin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (52381) Ba1262 VJM VLP40
 
 DISSATISFIED.....4
And I was not sick : but I was just dissatisfied Ledbetter, Huddie; Alberta; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16692 ) ARC unissued Co C30035
I didn't have no blues : but I was just dissatisfiedRhodes, Walter; Leaving Home Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (1453592) Co14289D Rt RL334
She took my babe away : and left me dissatisfied Jordan, Charley; Big Four Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5837 ) Vo1511 Yz L1030
There is no way to cheat him : I'm so dissatisfiedHowell, Peg Leg; Low Down Rounder Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1928; (1461611) Co14320D RBF RF1
 
 DISTANCE.........19
Sister : give me that longdistance phone Baxter, Jim (Andrew and Jim Baxter); K. C. Railroad Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 9 Aug. 1927; (397851) Vi20962 Rt RL326
Because I'm going : got to sing longdistance bluesButler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (26782) Pm12389 Yz L1026
Because I'm going I'm going : to sing longdistance bluesButler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (26782) Pm12389 Yz L1026
I cried hello Central : give me your longdistance phoneCannon, Gus; Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (201442) Pm12571 Yz L1002
I got a longdistance call from my baby : daddy I ain't coming back homeCole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19971) Vo1187 Rt RL313
Hello Central : give me longdistance please Cox, Ida; Long Distance Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2243?) Pm12307 BYG529073
Listen longdistance : can you send a telegram Cox, Ida; Long Distance Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2243?) Pm12307 BYG529073
Give me long longdistance : I wonder what's wrong with my lineDavis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (0704511) BB unissued RC INT1085
I'm calling longdistance : and I wonder where could she beDavis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (0704511) BB unissued RC INT1085
Now give me : longdistance phone Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home; New York, 16 June 1927; (1442812) Co14246D Rt RL326
There's a long distance well : and it's blowing oil that's allJefferson, Blind Lemon; Oil Well Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (211971) Pm12771 Riv RLP12125
I'm a long distance driller : and I work every country throughJefferson, Blind Lemon; Oil Well Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (211971) Pm12771 Riv RLP12125
Long distance long distance : will you please give me a credit callJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670A) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
Hey long distance : I can't help but moan Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670A) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
You can get long distance moan : and you don't care what you doJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670A) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
This long distance moan : about to worry me to death this timeJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670A) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
Now I received a letter : some longdistance telegramPickett, Charlie; Down the Highway; New York, 3 Aug. 1937; (62488A) De7707 RBF RF202
Long distance long distance : will you please give me a credit callJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670A) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
Say my shoes hold up : I mean to walk the distance thereJordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (577031) ViV38564 Rt RL318
 
 DISTANT..........4
Hello Central : give me long longdistant phone Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Cloudy Sky Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (1437582) Co14205D CC36
I'm going to take you for a honeymoon : in some long long distant landJohnson, Robert; Honeymoon Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL401 ) Vo04002 Co C30034
And when I fly by easy : mama I'm going to fly low low distant landShort, Jaydee; Snake Doctor Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11474 ) Vo1704 Yz L1003
He has caused amany men : to be in some distant landWhite, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
 
 DISTILLERY.......2
I am going to the distillery : carry me a brand new rocking chairPope, Jenny; Whiskey Drinkin' Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M193 ) Vo1438 His HLP1
I'm going to sit at the distillery : till the bootlegger pass by herePope, Jenny; Whiskey Drinkin' Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M193 ) Vo1438 His HLP1
 
 DISTRICT.........6
District attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
District attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
A district attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
The district attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
The district attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
The district attorney : sure is hard on a man White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2988A) OK05683 Co C30036
 
 DISTURBANCE......1
She always raising hell and disturbance : right here in my neighborhoodArnold, Kokomo; Bad Luck Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63753A) De7540 CC25
 
 DISTURBED........1
Hitler cutting the world : gotten disturbed Edwards, Frank; We Got to Get Together; Chicago, 28 May 1941; (C38121) OK06393 BC6
 
 DISTURBING.......2
Little Laura was a dreamer : dream those disturbing dreamsEstes, Sleepy John; Little Laura Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649251) BBB8871 RCA LPV518
Ease out to your job : without disturbing me Edwards, Joe; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817B) OK8163 Sw S1240
 
 DITCH............3
Probably might slip back : off in a ditch Estes, Sleepy John; Easin' Back to Tennessee; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63649A) De7516 Sw S1220
He digs in a ditch : full of mud and slime Smith, Clara; He's Mine, All Mine; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401821) Co14053D VJM VLP17
It was in a dirty ditch there : where the dying pickpocket layWelsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (210983) Pm12759 Yz L1028
 
 DITCHED..........1
Now if you get ditched off on that freight train : you know that will be the end of the lineHardin, Lane; California Desert Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (914501) BBB6242 Rt RL319
 
 DIVE.............6
They caught some wind of this : Lord in a dive Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M184 ) Br7137 OJL20
I can dive down to the bottom : and take my time and tread right back upSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO166A) Vo1655 Yz L1031
I'd dive to the bottom : Lord and I'd never come upLewis, Furry; I Will Turn Your Money Green; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (454252) ViV38506 Yz L1008
I'd dive down and come right out : and I won't stay in your water longSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO166A) Vo1655 Yz L1031
I would dive on the bottom : never would come up Estes, Sleepy John; Diving Duck Blues; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (555962) ViV38549 RBF RF8
I would dive on the bottom : never would come up Williamson, Sonny Boy; She Don't Love Me That Way; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070146 ) BB340701 BC3
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