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 ORANGE...........1
Don't like my fruit : let my orange juice be Stokes, Frank; Mr. Crump Don't Like It; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200451) Pm12552 OJL21;
 
 ORCHARD..........20
Gal stay out of my orchard : and let my peaches beHarris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge6707 OJL5
He ain't no orchard : and I ain't trying to be Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (1400521) Co14039D VJM VLP17
And you can't make : no orchard out of me Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (1400521) Co14039D VJM VLP17
Well when I get up in the morning : ooo well peach orchard man she's on my mindWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
Ever again I want a peach orchard mama : ooo well well wish to God that you would dieWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
I wake up in the morning : peach orchard woman on my mindWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
Now peach orchard mama since you been in trouble : you wish to God that I would dieWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
Peach orchard mama : you swore nobody'd pick your fruit but meJefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214002) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
Peach orchard mama : don't treat your papa so meanJefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214002) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
Peach orchard mama : don't turn your papa down Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214002) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
Peach orchard mama : you swore wasn't nobody going to use your peaches but meWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
Peach orchard mama : you swore no one get your fruit but meWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
While I work in your orchard : and giving you every centJefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214002) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
Chase out all those kidmen : and let me keep your orchard cleanJefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214002) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
Well you want Joe Williams to work in your orchard : well and I'll keep your orchard cleanWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
Well you want Joe Williams to work in your orchard : well and I'll keep your orchard cleanWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
Well you got me working in your orchard : ooo well well and bring you every centWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539911) BBB8774 RCA INT1087
Whilst I'm working in your orchard : keeping your orchard freeWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
Whilst I'm working in your orchard : keeping your orchard freeWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
Whilst ??? Sonny Boy working in your orchard : giving you every centWilliams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208551) BBB7770 RCA INT1175
 
 ORDER............3
Well I ain't going to leave my home : till I order me a quart of ginJefferson, Blind Lemon; Big Night Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (214022) Pm12801 Riv RLP12125
To order in some quince meat : and get all ???fiedHicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); The Spider and the Fly; Atlanta, 23 Apr. 1930; (1503652) Co14558D CC36
And I just got your dollar : you sure can get your order filledFuller, Blind Boy; You Got to Have Your Dollar; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC3140A) OK05712 His HLP31
 
 ORGAN............25
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : you don't have to pass your hat no moreSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : your sweet music seems to ease my mindSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : you don't have to tip your hat no moreSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : your sweet music seems to ease my mindSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : you don't have to pass your hat no moreSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : your sweet music seems to ease my mindSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder play that melodySpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : you don't have to tip your hat no moreSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : your sweet music seems to ease my mindSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Organ grinder organ grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're throughSpivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
Now he ain't no organ grinder : he just nice and sweetGreen, Lil; My Mellow Man; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (0591511) BBB8640 RCA LPV574
Take your organ : and grind some more for me Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
It's not your organ : but the way you grind Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115A) OK unissued Spi LP2001
Shake your organ : and grind some more for me Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
It's not your organ : but it's the way you grind Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115C) OK8615 Sw S1240
 
 ORLEANS..........24
Says I went out yonder : New Orleans Arnold, Kokomo; The Twelves; Chicago, 18 Jan. 1935; (C9671A) De7083 Say SDR163
Says you took my house out of Cairo : carried it down in New OrleansArnold, Kokomo; Wild Water Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91134A) De7285 Cor CP58
She acts like a woman : from down in New Orleans Arnold, Kokomo; Set Down Gal; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91166A) De7361 OJL20
I ain't never been : down in New Orleans Bell, Ed; She's a Fool Gal; Atlanta, 4 Dec. 1930; (1510382) Co14595D Rt RL325
I been down in Memphis : been down in New Orleans Burse, Charlie; Tappin' that Thing; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18648) Ch16654 Rt RL307
Southern men are all the same : from Kentucky to New OrleansCox, Ida; Southern Woman's Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2244?) Pm12298 Jo SM3098
Standing on the levee : in New Orleans Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Doin' the Scraunch; Atlanta, 5 Dec. 1930; (1510562) Co14591D CC36
He made a little trip : down to New Orleans McCoy, Joe; Hallelujah Joe Ain't Preachin' No More; Chicago, 14 Jan. 1937; (91074A) De7299 AH77
Going to New Orleans : to find that lucky rock Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Lucky Rock Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (17042) Pm12215 BYG529.078
Was standing on Frank Street : in New Orleans Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Honey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO126 ) Vo1633 Yz L1031
They tell me seven sisters in New Orleans : they can really fix a man up rightSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO168A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
And I'm headed for New Orleans Louisiana : I'm traveling both day and nightSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO168A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
I went to New Orleans Louisiana : just on account of something I heardSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 2; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO169A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
If seven sisters can't do anything in Louisiana : bet you'll have to go to New OrleansSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 2; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO169A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
Catch a *day boat* at the freight yard : I'm going back to New OrleansStone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838 ) BBB5169 Yz L1030
I was over in Aberdeen : on my way to New OrleansWhite, Washington; Aberdeen Mississippi Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2990A) OK05743 Co C30036
These two little women : they's from New Orleans White, Washington; Aberdeen Mississippi Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2990A) OK05743 Co C30036
I'm sitting down in Aberdeen : with New Orleans on my mindWhite, Washington; Aberdeen Mississippi Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2990A) OK05743 Co C30036
I'm standing in Chicago mama : New Orleans on my mindWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
Baby please don't go back to New Orleans : and get your cold ice creamWilliams, Joe; Baby Please Don't Go; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (962441) BBB6200 RCA INT1087
Now baby please don't go back to New Orleans : you know I love you soWilliams, Joe; Baby Please Don't Go; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (962441) BBB6200 RCA INT1087
Baby please don't go back to New Orleans : you know I love you soWilliams, Joe; Please Don't Go; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704841) BBB8969 RCA INT1087
Baby please don't go back to New Orleans : get your cold ice creamWilliams, Joe; Please Don't Go; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704841) BBB8969 RCA INT1087
Now if you don't pet me baby : I believe I'll go back down in New OrleansWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Ground Hog Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070143 ) BBB9031 BC3
 
 ORNERY...........2
I'm low and ornery : don't care what I do Jones, Maggie; Dangerous Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (1404893) Co14070D VJM VLP23
Next time : I hear that mean ornery lowdown talk Moore, Monette; Scandal Blues; New York, c. Jan. 1925; (31779) Ajax17093 VJM VLP40
 
 ORPHAN...........4
I'm just like an orphan : where my folks is I don't knowHurt, Mississippi John; Blue Harvest Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401487A) OK8692 Bio BLPC4
I was reared as an orphan : never harmed a man Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL689A) Br7044 Rt RL312
I been treated like an orphan : and been worked like a slaveWashboard Sam; I've Been Treated Wrong; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703781) BBB9007 RBF RF1
I'm too old for the orphan : and too young for the old folks' homeWashboard Sam; I've Been Treated Wrong; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703781) BBB9007 RBF RF1
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