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 DRIVED...........1
I drived to the station : woman I bid you all adieuJefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (30882) Pm12425 Bio BLP12015
 
 DRIVEN...........4
But I've been kicked and driven : Lord from hand to handTexas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL689A) Br7044 Rt RL312
I've been drunk and I've been driven : ever since I left my mother's homeJohnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL3971) ARC unissued Co C30034
I've been dogged and I've been driven : ever since I left my mother's homeJohnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL3972) ARC unissued Rt RL314
The woman I love : has driven me to drink Blake, Blind; Fightin' the Jug; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15250) Pm12863 Bio BLP12037
 
 DRIVER...........4
But I'm a ??? driver : lucky to find my way Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo1057 Yz L1016
Ain't no driver : but the driver's son McCoy, Joe; Cherry Ball Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5864A) Vo1535 Pal PL101
Like a broke down engine : ain't got no driverwheelTorey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B642) ARC70857 Yz L1002
I can do your driving : till that driver comes McCoy, Joe; Cherry Ball Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5864A) Vo1535 Pal PL101
 
 DRIVER'S.........1
Ain't no driver : but the driver's son McCoy, Joe; Cherry Ball Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5864A) Vo1535 Pal PL101
 
 DRIVERS..........2
Feel like a broke down engine : ain't got no drivers at allMcTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (1519051) Co14632D Yz L1005
He had his head in the window : that man the drivers rollBogan, Lucille; I Hate that Train Called the M. and O.; New York, 31 July 1934; (154911) ARC60204 OJL6
 
 DRIVES...........2
Because the redhot mama : drives your dollar down Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo1057 Yz L1016
Baby drives so easy : I can't turn him around Memphis Minnie; Me and My Chauffeur Blues; Chicago, 21 May 1941; (C37651) OK06788 BC1
 
 DRIVING..........34
Driving a coal wagon babe : give all my money to youDean, Joe; I'm So Glad I'm TwentyOne Years Old Today; Chicago, c. 7 Aug. 1930; (C5991 ) Vo1544 Yz L1028
When I was young : driving was my crave McCoy, Joe; Pile Drivin' Blues; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C6012 ) Vo1612 Yz L1002
Like a broke down engine : without a driving wheelGillum, Bill Jazz; Got to Reap What You Sow; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034810 ) BBB8287 RCA INT1177
Those doggone ways : are driving me wild Beaman, Lottie; Goin' Away Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14163A) Ge6624 OJL6
Those doggone ways : are driving me wild Beaman, Lottie; Goin' Away Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14163A) Ge6624 OJL6
Those doggone ways : are driving me wild Beaman, Lottie; Going Away Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC604 ) Br7147 Yz L1018
Those doggone ways : are driving me wild Beaman, Lottie; Going Away Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC604 ) Br7147 Yz L1018
Hot papa : you are driving me mad Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (814773) Co14006D VJM VLP16
Who's been driving my terraplane for you : since I've been goneJohnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25861) ARC70356 Co CL1654
Who's been driving my terraplane : now for you since I've been goneJohnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25861) ARC70356 Co CL1654
Who's been driving my terraplane now for you : since I've been goneJohnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25861) ARC70356 Co CL1654
And I called the undertaker : and the hearse came driving slowHarris, Willie; Lonesome Midnight Dream; Chicago, c. mid Mar. 1930; (C5551 ) Br7149 Rt RL340
It's a harddriving papa : just as sure as you bornRupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (379632) Vi20577 Rt RL323
Blues is driving me crazy : must be reaping what I sowHenderson, Bertha; Lead Hearted Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (205602) Pm12655 Bio BLP12037
But the meanest treatment : is driving me away Smith, Bessie Mae; St. Louis Daddy; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L78?) Pm12922 OJL20
Some of these funny women : just like driving an automobileCurry, Ben; Fat Mouth Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12362) Pm13118 Rt RL325
That's when I do my driving : they began to jump and shoutMcCoy, Joe; Pile Drivin' Blues; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C6012 ) Vo1612 Yz L1002
That's when I do my driving : drive just like a manMcCoy, Joe; Pile Drivin' Blues; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C6012 ) Vo1612 Yz L1002
Just like a broke down engine : ain't got no driving wheelClark, Lonnie; Broke Down Engine; Richmond, Ind., 21 Sept. 1929; (15660) Pm12871 Rt RL340
Feel like a broke down engine : ain't got no drivingwheelMcTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (1519051) Co14632D Yz L1005
Feel like a broke down engine : mama ain't got no drivingwheelMcTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (140362) Vo02577 RBF RF15
Got the slowdriving blues : blue as I can be Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Slow Driving Moan; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (47091) Pm12526 Mil MLP2001
Steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
Steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
But steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
But steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
Steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
Steeldriving Sam : steeldriving man of mine Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (1401812) Co14053D VJM VLP17
You laughed and said : honey I was driving you wildGillum, Bill Jazz; You're Laughing Now; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020822 ) BBB7769 RCA INT1177
Well well now he just wanted to tell me : oh well well that I was driving on the wrong side of Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crazy with the Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91150A) De7348 Cor CP58
I'm tired of you driving me : I mean baby all the timeRamey, Ben (Memphis Jug Band); Tired of You Driving Me; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56344) Vi V38586 Rt RL337
Because I done got tired of you driving me : ???ing me all the timeRamey, Ben (Memphis Jug Band); Tired of You Driving Me; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56344) Vi V38586 Rt RL337
I can do your driving : till that driver comes McCoy, Joe; Cherry Ball Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5864A) Vo1535 Pal PL101
Baby now before I'd stay with you : let you treat me like your driving dogSpruell, Freddie; Muddy Water Blues; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9908A) OK8422 Mam S3802
 
 DRIZZLING........1
She fell for me a raggedy stranger : standing in the drizzling rainMoore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (1495312) Co14496D His HLP32
 
 DROOPING.........1
And his buddy stood beside him : with his lowdown drooping headWelsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (210983) Pm12759 Yz L1028
 
 DROP.............23
Drop down mama : let daddy see McClennan, Tommy; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (0537411) BBB8704 Rt RL305
Drop your window woman : and down your blinds Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854871) BBB5900 Yz L1038
Mr undertaker Mr undertaker : drop your hammer and sawJohnson, Buster; Undertaker Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Jan. 1932; (18323) Ch16718 OJL2
I'm going to let that Texas Special : drop me in southern U S AMoore, Whistlin' Alex; It Wouldn't Be So Hard; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (1495622) Co14496D His HLP32
Wasn't a drop of water in the pond : awhen he got backSpivey, Victoria; The Alligator Pond Went Dry; St. Louis, 27 Apr. 1927; (80769B) OK8481 Spi LP2001
I told them to fill it half full of water : but they didn't put in a drop at allWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208471) BBB7847 RCA INT1088
Set right down : and drop a line Big Bill (Broonzy); Eagle Riding Papa; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (95951) Ba0712 Yz L1011
And I locked in the death cell : and drop my weary head and criedColeman, Bob; Sing Song Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 June 1929; (15167) Pm12791 Rt RL340
Want you to come on home : and drop that sack Jackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (21451) Pm12289 Yz L1029
Oh roll me on my belly baby : feed me with your chocolate dropGlaze, Ruby (Blind Willie McTell); Rollin' Mama Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71603 ) Vi23328 Rt RL324
Oh she's a dark brownskin : we always call her chocolate dropJefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lastin' Lovin'; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (204072) Pm12666 Mil MLP2013
Hey drop down drop down : mama like drops of rainWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Memphis JugBlues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (379432) Vi20576 Rt RL322
Hey drop down drop down : mama like drops of rainWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Memphis JugBlues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (379432) Vi20576 Rt RL322
And it's a many old day : I drop my weary head and cryColeman, Bob; Sing Song Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 June 1929; (15167) Pm12791 Rt RL340
Now then I want her to be looking good : Lord when I drop by in her townWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Christmas Morning Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308491) BBB8094 RCA INT1088
I believe I'll drop down : I don't feel welcome hereEstes, Sleepy John; Drop Down; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93009A) De7766 Sw S1220
Daddy I'll drop you in my garage : and that's no doubtListon, Virginia; RollsRoyce Papa; New York, 29 May 1926; ( ) Vo1032 His HLP1
Now drop down baby : let your ??? be Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176A) Ch50048 OJL21
If I don't never see you no more : please drop me a post cardDavis, Walter; Call Your Name; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (0405231) BBB8470 Yz L1025
Now you may like you love me so much : baby please drop one down for meWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020 ) BBB8766 BC20
If you ever come back : you got to drop that sack Jackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (21451) Pm12289 Yz L1029
It's hard to be broke : and so hungry you about to dropJefferson, Blind Lemon; Bakershop Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15668) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
We'll drop in : and spend the day Big Bill (Broonzy); Eagle Riding Papa; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (95951) Ba0712 Yz L1011
 
 DROP*............1
Now *look here Mr* ??? : *says you take a good drop*Jackson, Papa Charlie; Airy Man Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (18512) Pm12219 Yz L1029
 
 DROPPED..........10
Now did you get that letter : dropped in your back yardMcClennan, Tommy; Baby, Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044245 ) BBB8408 Rt RL305
I even went to my praying ground : dropped down on bended kneesMcTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (140362) Vo02577 RBF RF15
The blues dropped on those willow leaves : and it rolled right down on meSmith, Bessie; Weeping Willow Blues; New York, 26 Sept. 1924; (1400622) Co14042D Co CL856;
And he dropped me off in Texas : in a little place they call San AntoneMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; West Texas Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026511) BBB7178 CC35
I dropped my head : and I couldn't stop to look backCollins, Sam; My Road Is Rough and Rocky; New York, c. Oct. 1931; ( ) unknown Yz L1038
I dropped my baby off : among my friends McCoy, Joe; Someday I'll Be in the Clay; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1932; (C9290) De7008 Rt RL329
Now I'm an old bumblebee : just dropped in your townChatman, Bo; I'm an Old Bumble Bee; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404720B) OK8852 RBF RF9
Because I'm a stranger here : just dropped in your townChatman, Bo; I Want You To Know; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (4050251) OK8935 Yz L1014
I've an old five pound ax : and I just dropped in your townPatton, Charley; Jersey Bull Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14723 ) Vo02782 Mam S3802
Say Uneeda biscuits : ??? near dropped dead Johnson, Alec; Miss Meal Cramp Blues; Atlanta, 2 Nov. 1928; (1473792) Co14446D CC3
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