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 HANDBOOK.........1
Now you can read out your handbook : preach out your BibleArnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9428B) De7026 BC4
 
 HANDCUFF.........1
Soon as I reach old Georgia : the niggers carried a handcuff to meHowell, Peg Leg; Skin Game Blues; Atlanta, 9 Nov. 1927; (1451852) Co14473D RBF RF202
 
 HANDCUFF*........1
*I'm burn that* chicken : *and down handcuff* Davis, Walter; Sweet Sixteen; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854841) BBB5931 RCA INT1085
 
 HANDFUL..........2
Have a handful of giveme : a mouthful of muchobligedEstes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176A) Ch50048 OJL21
Got a handful of giveme : mouthful of muchobliged Patton, Charley; Going to Move to Alabama; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L371) Pm13014 Yz L1020
 
 HANDING..........1
I'm trying to keep my woman taking my loving : carrying it out handing it to Mr soandsoWilliams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (076621) BBB7065 RCA INT1087
 
 HANDLE...........1
And you ought to be careful : how you handle my jellyrollHart, Hattie; Oh Ambulance Man; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (599322) ViV38605 Mel MLP7324
 
 HANDLED..........4
Well he dug her grave : with a longhandled silver spadeMcMullen, Fred; Wait and Listen; New York, 16 Jan. 1933; (129131) Ba32690 Yz L1012
Just feed your daddy : with a longhandled spoon Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Trust No Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (26311) Pm12395 Jo SM3098
Boy my mother always taught me : to learn to feed my friends with a longhandled spoonShade, Will; Feed Your Friend with a Long Handled Spoon; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (555981) ViV38578 Rt RL311
To taste the different mixtures : that they handled thereWaters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; ( ) BS14128 Bio BLP12022
 
 HANDLING.........1
Working in the steel mills baby : handling Smith, Six Cylinder; Pennsylvania Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L2142) Pm12968 Yz L1004
 
 HANDS............66
Swing his arms and hands : and a few other things Waters, Ethel; Memphis Man; New York, c. Mar. 1923; (5641) BS14146 Bio BLP12022
She got them little bitty hands : them great big legsBig Bill (Broonzy); Keep Your Hands Off Her; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (962301) BB B6188 RBF RF16
If you put your dirty black hands on me : I'm going to put you back in jailJordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (189831) ARC60661 Rt RL310
Put both hands on her hips : and these is the words she saidNewbern, Hambone Willie; Hambone Willie's DreamyEyed Woman's Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402305B) OK8693 OJL17
I don't see nothing : but hands standing at the trainWhite, Washington; Black Train Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2977A) Vo05588 Co C30036
Every time I hit you : you think I got a dozen handsMcTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (1519041) Co14632D Yz L1005
Every time I strikes you : you know I got a dozen handsMcTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Mama; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (140692) Vo02622 Yz L1037
I made a sea lion cub come back : and shake glad hands with meJackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (210452) Pm12721 Bio BLP12042
I'm going to shake glad hands mama : I say Lord with your loving boyPatton, Charley; Rattlesnake Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L632) Pm12924 Yz L1020
Honey run here baby : let's join our good hands Stokes, Frank; Bedtime Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (418251) Vi21272 Rt RL308
Looked in her face : and I looked down in her handsEdwards, Big Boy Teddy; Louise; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (806081) BBB5826 CC3
I left her at the station : wringing her hands and cryingMcTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (716061) Vi23353 RCA LPV518
I could see the conductor : he waving his hands to goBig Bill (Broonzy); Mr. Conductor Man; Richmond, Ind., 9 Feb. 1932; (18392) Ch16426 Yz L1035
Was a cook cooking victuals : and his hands wasn't cleanJordan, Charley; Keep It CleanNo. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO141 ) Vo1611 Yz L1003
When the preacher doing : the hands in hands Smith, Clara; My Doggone Lazy Man; New York, 31 Jan. 1924; (815122) Co14016D VJM VLP16
Says I turned around : and I wrung my hands and criedArnold, Kokomo; Mister Charlie; Chicago, 24 Oct. 1936; (90958A) De7261 CC25
Boo hoo : I wring my hands and cry Campbell, Gene; Wandering Blues; Chicago, c. May 1930; (C5701A) Br7170 His HLP2
I rubbed my hands over your head : and whispered in your earCox, Ida; Coffin Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (22931) Pm12318 BYG529073
When I was going down : I throwed up my hands Estes, Sleepy John; Floating Bridge; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62465A) De7442 RBF RF8
When I was in trouble : with my hands and feet both tiedGillum, Bill Jazz; Me and My Buddy; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064742 ) BBB8872 RCA INT1177
And I couldn't do nothing : but wring my hands and cryHarris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C7100 ) MeM12077 Yz L1031
I wrung my hands and cried : Hill, King Solomon; Tell Me Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12582) Pm13129 Yz L1004
I wrung my hands : and I wanted to scream Hite, Mattie; Graveyard Dream Blues; New York, c. mid Nov. 1923; (70413) Pat032014 VJM VLP40
I done throwed up my hands : Lord and solemnly sworeHouse, Son; Dry Spell BluesPart 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L4262) Pm12990 OJL11
Well I stood in my back yard : wrung my hands and screamedHouse, Son; Dry Spell BluesPart 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L4262) Pm12990 OJL11
I wring my hands : baby and I want to scream James, Skip; Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7631) Pm13085 Bio BLP12029
I don't believe I'd abeen here : wringing my hands and cryingJefferson, Blind Lemon; Corinna Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (25442) Pm12367 Mil MLP2004
Any time I think about it : I just wring my hands and cryJohnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25841) ARC unissued Co CL1654
From four until late : I was wringing my hands and cryingJohnson, Robert; From Four Until Late; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL3791) ARC70956 Co C30034
I went running to the station : wringing my hands and cryingJordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (577031) ViV38564 Rt RL318
Well I can't do nothing : hon' but wave my hands Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (168142) ARC unissued Bio BLP12013
When some is holding my hands : others eating my feetSmith, Bessie; Mean Old Bed Bug Blues; New York, 27 Sept. 1927; (1447963) Co14250D Fwy FJ2802
So if I ever get my hands : on a dollar again Smith, Bessie; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, 15 May 1929; (1485343) Co14451D Co CL856
I sit in the courthouse : with my face hid in my handsSmith, Clara; Court House Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (1404921) Co14073D CC32
So start awalking the floor : wring my hands and pulling my hairSpivey, Victoria; Telephoning the Blues; New York, 1 Oct. 1929; (567351) ViV38546 Spi LP2001
Throwed up my hands : clasped them 'fore the sun Stokes, Frank; Memphis Rounders Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (563062) Vi23411 Rt RL308
I walked away : and I wrang my hands and cried Thomas, Elvie; Motherless Child Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L2642) Pm12977 OJL2
I'm going to the river : tie my hands behind Townsend, Sam; Lily Kimball Blues; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (1502592) Co14571D Yz L1021
I was standing on the corner : and I was wringing my handsWashboard Sam; I'm On My Way Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07621 ) BBB7096 BC10
All I can do : just stand and wring my hands White, Washington; Black Train Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2977A) Vo05588 Co C30036
I don't feel ashamed : standing and wringing my hands at the trainWhite, Washington; Black Train Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2977A) Vo05588 Co C30036
Now I waved my hands : she wouldn't pay me no mindWilliamson, Sonny Boy; You Give an Account; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020846 ) BBB7756 BC3;
Says I wind so many wagons : it made my poor hands soreWashboard Sam; Levee Camp Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (0644811) BBB8909 BC10
Said I want to make an end of her people : and shake hands and goJones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647A) OK8712 His HLP32
Said I wouldn't make a man love her : if he wouldn't shake hands and goJones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648A) OK8712 His HLP32
Pretty woman like a man : love him people and shake hands and goJones, Little Hat; Rolled From Side to Side Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402698A) OK8794 Yz L1010
Going to keep ariding : till I shake hands with my manRainey, Ma Gertrude; Gone Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (46912) Pm12526 Mil MLP2001
And when I get there : I'm going to shake hands with a friendSmith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (1515953) Co14663D Co CL858
I don't want you no more sweet baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbyeVincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (4050201) OK8951 Mam S3804
I don't want you no more sweet baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbyeVincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (4050201) OK8951 Mam S3804
I don't want you no more sweet baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbyeVincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (4050201) OK8951 Mam S3804
And all the friends I had : done shook hands and left thereJames, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760 ) De unissued Yz L1028
All the friends I had : done shook hands and gone James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760 ) De unissued Yz L1028
When every friend I had : is done shook hands and goneSmith, Bessie; JailHouse Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (812262) CoA4001 Co CL855
When the preacher doing : the hands in hands Smith, Clara; My Doggone Lazy Man; New York, 31 Jan. 1924; (815122) Co14016D VJM VLP16
Then you wring your hands : and you cry the whole day longAkers, Garfield; Dough Roller Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM776 ) Vo1481 OJL11
Throw your hands : way up high Blake, Blind; Wabash Rag; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (201542) Pm12597 Yz L1016
Needn't come here running : holding up your hands Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (106591) Ba32211 His HLP8002
Clap your hands Charlie : Charlie where's you been so longJames, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760 ) De unissued Yz L1028
Put your hands on your hips : and let your mind move onJaxon, Frankie Half Pint; Come On, Mama, Do That Dance; Chicago, 27 June 1929; ( ) Vo1420 Yz L1039
Need not come here pleading : holding up your handsMcTell, Blind Willie; Your Time to Worry; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C9957A) De7117 Rt RL324
*Take your good girl* : *take your hands away* Miller, Sodarisa; Sunshine Special; Chicago, c. Apr. 1925; (2092?) Pm12276 Mil MLP2018
And you wrings your hands : and you cry the whole day longNewbern, Hambone Willie; Roll and Tumble Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402306B) OK8679 OJL17
When your heart starts beating : and your hands and feets get coldThomas, George; Fast Stuff Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L172) Pm12826 Rt RL340
Needn't acome here running : holding up your handsVincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805B) OK8784 Mam S3804
Well now you know she's just trouble on your hands : ooo well and keep you worried all the Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C1081B) Vo03444 Say SDR191
 
 HANDSOME.........2
I got a man : a real handsome one Green, Lil; Country Boy Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (0641341) BBB8754 RCA LPV574
He wasn't so handsome : and so long and tall Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22131) Pm12303 Mil MLP2001
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