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 *BOX*............1
Now I *swung that manifest* : I went down in the three rail *box*Estes, Sleepy John; Special Agent; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63654A) De7491 RBF RF1
 
 *BRAND*..........1
Because your hair is so short : swear to God I can smell your *brand*Kid Stormy Weather; Short Hair Blues; Jackson, Miss., 17 Oct. 1935; (JAX1792) Vo03145 BC7
 
 *BREAK...........1
I'd kill my sister and my brother : not a woman *break my line*Arnold, Kokomo; Bad Luck Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63753A) De7540 CC25
 
 *BREAK*..........2
A long tall gal : can *break* it the best Baker, Willie; Sweet Patunia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14897) Ge6751 His HLP22
But I just want to *break* : some good man's *opportune*Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22072) Pm12305 Bio BLP12042
 
 *BREAKING*.......1
She was *breaking* and bumming : every man she meetPickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467A) De7762 Rt RL310
 
 *BRING...........1
And you wish on every *nogood* star : *bring here your baby to me*Moore, Alice; Black and Evil Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15447) Pm12819 CC37
 
 *BRISBY*.........1
Now you remember way last fall : ooo they put me in the old *Brisby* jailWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Broken Hearted Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070145 ) BBB9031 BC20
 
 *BROAD...........1
She was a *broad back middy* : and a gambling stomping whoreAlexander, Texas; CornBread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223A) OK8511 Rt RL315
 
 *BROKE...........2
Going kill everybody : *broke the poor boy law* Daniels, Julius; NinetyNine Year Blues; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (379322) Vi unissued Fwy FA2953
You done *spread* my *liver* : now you done *broke the rungs*Memphis Minnie; Dirty Mother For You; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C9641A) De7048 Pal PL101
 
 *BROKEN*.........2
I'm going to put some wheels : on my *broken* shoesMoss, Buddy; Hard Road Blues; New York, 19 Jan. 1933; (129461) Ba33106 RBF RF15
A bigfeet woman : wearing *broken* shoes Jordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (189831) ARC60661 Rt RL310
 
 *BROTHER.........1
And that devil *brother be upstairs* now : Lord after you are dead and goneDoyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM181) Vo05111 Rt RL319;
 
 *BROUGHT.........1
The man *brought over* eleven : instead of twentyoneLeecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; ( ) Pat7533 His HLP17
 
 *BULIPHANT*......1
Now I've got a girl in Brownsville : she lives down on *Buliphant* LaneEstes, Sleepy John; Down South Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90094A) Ch50001 Sw S1219
 
 *BULL*...........1
It's a *bull* and a freight train : running side by sideWilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M191 ) Br7205 Rt RL333
 
 *BUT.............4
*But with searching* I cry mama : see my baby laying on the bedMcMullen, Fred; Wait and Listen; New York, 16 Jan. 1933; (129131) Ba32690 Yz L1012
*But he will stay where he set : and search hard in his face*Perkins, Gertrude; No Easy Rider Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1927; (1453401) Co14313D Fwy FJ2802
I thought I'd send her : *but I'd leave it* at homeButler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo1057 Yz L1016
I quit a thousand dollar woman : *but it wasn't worth*Shade, Will; Feed Your Friend with a Long Handled Spoon; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (555981) ViV38578 Rt RL311
 
 *BUTTER..........1
*Butter like melting* : on the front Bunn, Teddy; It's Sweet Like So; New York, 7 Apr. 1930; (597391) ViV38592 His HLP5
 
 *CAFE*...........1
I'm going to put this mandolin under my arm : to the ??? *cafe* I'll goRachel, James Yank; Expressman Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59934 ) Vi23318 Fwy FA2953
 
 *CAKE*...........1
I had a good *cake* : *now sweet as mama's shelf* McCoy, Joe; That Will Be Alright; New York, 18 June 1929; (1487083) Co14439D Yz L1021
 
 *CALL............1
Mama and papa's in the back yard : trying to *call up Knot Hill*Davis, Walter; I Can Tell By the Way You Smell; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (914331) BBB6059 Yz L1025
 
 *CALLED..........1
Said they cook good cabbage : but they *called it*Williams, Jabo; Polock Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. May 1932; (L1406?) Pm13130 Yz L1028
 
 *CAM*............1
He want me to trade a *cam* : for some of my stew Bogan, Lucille; Stew Meat Blues; New York, 8 Mar. 1935; (170131) Ba33448 Rt RL317
 
 *CAMP*...........1
But my twentytwo twenty : make the *camp* go rightJames, Skip; 2220 Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7651) Pm13066 Bio BLP12029
 
 *CAN.............1
I'm going to leave this camp : you *can go starry* hereBogan, Lucille; Levee Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (43241) Pm12459 Yz L1017
 
 *CAPITAL*........1
She's gone west baby : *Capital* Creek Junction boundAmos, Blind Joe; C and O Blues; probably Chicago, c. July 1927; ( ) Vo1116 OJL17
 
 *CAR*............1
Yes if you get in trouble : call on a *car* about fortyfiveBonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); 80 Highway Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649211) BBB8927 BC7
 
 *CARRIED*........2
Every time I work for you : *carried* from door to doorStokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (47742) Pm12531 Rt RL308
Every time I stay with you : *carried* from door to doorStokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (47742) Pm12531 Rt RL308
 
 *CATCH...........3
Ooh : and *catch us* anywhere Ledbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (171812) ARC60455 His HLP4
I can *catch those* ??? : ??? *at the Santa Fe* Coleman, Lonnie; Wild About My Loving; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (1482592) Co14440D Rt RL318
Take a boat to China : then it's *catch us* anywhereLedbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (171812) ARC60455 His HLP4
 
 *CAUGHT..........1
Get up in the morning : *caught that* on the worldWilliams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854871) BBB5900 Yz L1038
 
 *CAVENGLASS*.....1
I've got the *cavenglass* boys : playing all around my doorMcTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C9946A) De7078 Rt RL324
 
 *CAWDY...........1
A *cawdycawdy* husband : ??? *scrubby* man Coleman, Lonnie; Wild About My Loving; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (1482592) Co14440D Rt RL318
 
 *CENTRE*.........1
It used to be on the *centre* : close to your back doorJohnson, Ki Ki; Lady, Your Clock Ain't Right; Long Island City, c. Aug. 1928; ( ) QRSR7003 His HLP17
 
 *CHANGE..........1
I'll make *change selling* : that is all Mason, Moses; Shrimp Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (203023) Pm12605 Rt RL325
 
 *CHANGE*.........1
Raising her hand : trying to *change* that knot McCoy, Joe; Botherin' that Thing; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5865A) Vo1570 His HLP32
 
 *CHARGED*........1
Some of these womens : sure do make me *charged* Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176A) Ch50048 OJL21
 
 *CHARLIE.........1
Oh the women in the levee : *Charlie because it's most* paydayLedbetter, Huddie; Honey, I'm All Out and Down; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (166882) Ba33359 Rt RL315
 
 *CHILD...........1
Now I ain't got no woman : ain't got no *child to school*Estes, Sleepy John; Jack and Jill Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62479A) De7365 RBF RF8
 
 *CHINA...........1
I ain't got no watch : I ain't got no *China spoon*Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Struck Sorrow Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200392) Pm12541 Rt RL335
 
 *CHIPS*..........1
Police come arunning : and the *chips* went flyingJackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (21451) Pm12289 Yz L1029
 
 *CHITLIN*........1
Ain't mush *chitlin* : but stir it in the house Bracey, Mississippi; Stered Gal; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404766B) OK8867 Yz L1038
 
 *CHIVVER*........1
I turned back my *chivver* : blues all in my bed Estes, Sleepy John; My Black Gal Blues; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (625482) Vi23397 Rt RL307
 
 *CIDER*..........1
Heard my gal : putting *cider* in McCoy, Joe; That Will Be Alright; New York, 18 June 1929; (1487083) Co14439D Yz L1021
 
 *CLAIM...........1
I *claim to see the oldest rat* : of the *barge* Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200442) Pm12518 Bio BLP12041
 
 *CLEAN*..........1
I can do my stuff : and I'm going to do it *clean*Thomas, Hociel; I've Stopped My Man; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1925; (9476A) OK8326 Bio BLPC6
 
 *CLEARED.........1
Let our love come down : till the *cleared outside*Henderson, Bertha; Let Your Love Come Down; Chicago, c. May 1928; (205622) Pm12655 Bio BLP12037
 
 *CLOTHES*........1
But the gal in Louisville : has got the best *clothes*Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM804 ) Vo1477 Her H205
 
 *CLUCK*..........1
I don't see what's the matter with them : they won't never *cluck*Memphis Minnie; Plymouth Rock Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5831 ) Vo1631 BC13
 
 *COAT*...........1
Every day : I get as low as a *coat* Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (1400521) Co14039D VJM VLP17
 
 *COFFEE'S*.......1
*Rifle's* on the *stage* : my *coffee's* in the *cool*Collins, Sam; Hesitation Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13033) Ge6379 OJL10
 
 *COLA*...........1
Yes my *cola* lady rose : about half past four Shade, Will; What's the Matter; Memphis, 17 Sept. 1929; (555302) ViV38551 Jo SM3104
 
 *COLD............2
I seen two bullfrogs : doing the *cold down low* Shade, Will; What's the Matter; Memphis, 17 Sept. 1929; (555302) ViV38551 Jo SM3104
Slow down *bone archer* : call your *cold cart* backMoore, Monette; Black Hearse Blues; New York, c. Jan. 1925; (31777) Ajax17093 VJM VLP40
 
 *COLD*...........1
But you a loving *cold* creature : in the dark Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (1525792) OK8949 Co CL856
 
 *COLE*...........1
Papa likes to shimmy : mama likes to *cole* Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Barrel House Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (15982) Pm12082 BYG529.078
 
 *COME............1
*Come in this house* gal : come here right now Williams, Henry; Georgia Crawl; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1928; (1461482) Co14328D Rt RL316
 
 *COMING*.........1
The Erie : I swear it ain't *coming* back Sparks, Milton; Erie Train Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91445) BBB6529 BC6
 
 *COMMENCE*.......1
She'll *commence* ??? : pack up her clothes and goneBradley, Tommie; Pack Up Your Trunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., 27 Oct. 1930; (17206) Ch16149 Yz L1019
 
 *COMMENTATING*...1
Caught me *commentating* : yes I love you *sky high*Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (24751) Pm12347 Bio BLP12000
 
 *COMPELATE*......1
I can't walk the streets : nor com *compelate* my mindJohnson, Robert; Stop Breakin' Down Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL3991) Vo04002 Co C30034
 
 *COMPOSED*.......1
This song's *composed* : the blues too tight Manning, Leola; The Blues Is All Wrong; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Apr. 1930; (K8089 ) Vo1529 Yz L1015
 
 *CONTON*.........1
All the doctors in West *Conton* : they won't help her noneJames, Skip; 2220 Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7651) Pm13066 Bio BLP12029
 
 *COOK............1
She *cook all around me* : when my work day come Thomas, George; Fast Stuff Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L172) Pm12826 Rt RL340
 
 *COOL*...........1
*Rifle's* on the *stage* : my *coffee's* in the *cool*Collins, Sam; Hesitation Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13033) Ge6379 OJL10
 
 *COPPER*.........1
Now he's a man : has a *copper* good to eat Jackson, Papa Charlie; Sheik of Desplaines Street; Chicago, c. July 1927; (46712) Pm12501 Bio BLP12042
 
 *CORKY*..........1
And she buried her *corky* : down in the sand Chatman, Bo; Pussy Cat Blues; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (026131) BBB6735 Yz L1034
 
 *COSTLY*.........1
And the women in Kokomo baby : they drinking liquor from real *costly* barSpruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786 ) BBB5995 Mam S3802
 
 *COTTON..........1
All these *cotton nip* : ain't got no tea Estes, Sleepy John; Tell Me About It; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93008A) De7766 Sw S1220
 
 *COULD'VE........1
*Could've built a road* : without being that blackMcTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (1493192) Co14657D Yz L1037
 
 *COUNTRY*........1
Because honey I only want a mama : seems just like a *country* dreamStone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838 ) BBB5169 Yz L1030
 
 *COUPLE..........1
When he laid the hambone : *couple jumped out for it*Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293A) De7114 Yz L1016
 
 *COURTESY*.......1
I got a woman good little woman : she ain't a thing but a *courtesy*Bracey, Ishman; Woman Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L2392) Pm12970 OJL2
 
 *COVERS*.........1
Get up every morning : grabbing them *covers* on the worldMcClennan, Tommy; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (0537411) BBB8704 Rt RL305
 
 *CRACKED*........1
I went to my window : my window was *cracked* McCoy, Joe; Botherin' that Thing; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C5865A) Vo1570 His HLP32
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