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 PIGMEAT'S........2
Pigmeat's going to carry me : carry me to my graveGlover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge6948 Rt RL319
I'm a pigmeat mama : pigmeat's all I crave Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge6948 Rt RL319
 
 PIGTAILS.........1
Have pigtails in my pantry : neckbones on my shelfJohnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043A) OK8677 CC30
 
 PILE.............7
May bad luck overtake you : pile up on you in a heapWheatstraw, Peetie; False Hearted Woman; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90963A) De7243 Say SDR192
He was laying down by my heifer's side : please on a pile of hayArnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow BluesNo. 4; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90316A) De7163 CC25
You laughed and laughed : until you put my clothes in a pileGillum, Bill Jazz; You're Laughing Now; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020822 ) BBB7769 RCA INT1177
You can pile up your black money : because you sure going to get it fixedArnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158A) De7147 CC25
Then I goed up to the coal pile : get me a friend to buy some coalJackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (42442) Pm12461 Bio BLP12042
He don't work on no rock pile : he don't tote no slagBogan, Lucille; Jump Steady Daddy; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (169932) ARC51258 Yz L1017
They pile up on the bed : like chickens on a roostMcTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (1493192) Co14657D Yz L1037
 
 PILES............1
Drove so many piles : my hammer's all worn out McCoy, Joe; Pile Drivin' Blues; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C6012 ) Vo1612 Yz L1002
 
 PILING...........1
When I leave the seven sisters : I'm piling stones all aroundSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO168A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
 
 PILL.............2
It's a hard pill to swallow : when the neighbors all bring you the newsGillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445 ) BBB9004 RCA INT1177
You better go the the doctor : get you a seasick pillBird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
 
 PILLOW...........40
With my head on a pillow : where my goat Lord used to layByrd, John; Billy Goat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L2892) Pm12997 Yz L1001
You will turn over and hug a pillow : where your daddy used to dieMoore, Alice; Black Evil Blues; Chicago, 18 Aug. 1934; (C9317A) De7028 OJL20
By his pillow : he left a note Smith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (1428783) Co14179D Co CL857
Didn't have no loving pillow : to lay head on Howell, Peg Leg; Away from Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (1482732) Co14535D Rt RL318
Then I cried : till my pillow got soaking wet Arnold, Kokomo; Slop Jar Blues; Chicago, 5 Feb. 1935; (C9776A) De7092 Say SDR163
And I woke up this morning : my pillow slip wringing wetCole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19981) Vo1187 Rt RL313
The rock is my pillow : that is where I rest my headDavis, Walter; Moonlight Is My Spread; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (962341) BBB6167 RCA INT1085
I got a rock for my pillow : treetop for my bed Evans, Joe; Shook It This Morning Blues; New York, 21 May 1931; (106652) Or8083 Yz L1015
I lay down on my pillow : I rolled from side to sideGibson, Clifford; Jive Me Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (577581) ViV38572 Yz L1027
Now I got rocks all in my pillow : gravel all in my bedHarrison, Smoky; Hop Head Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L791) Pm12920 Rt RL340
With my hand around my pillow : where my brownie used to layHicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Barbecue Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (1437571) Co14205D CC36
Rocks was my pillow : and the cold ground was my bedJohnson, Lonnie; Friendless and Blue; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63517A) De7487 Sw S1225
The rocks have been my pillow : and the cold ground have been my bedKelly, Jack; Cold Iron Bed; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13722 ) Ba32934 OJL4
Tombstone's my pillow : graveyard going to be my bedRed Nelson (Nelson Wilborn); Crying Mother Blues; Chicago, 4 Feb. 1936; (90597A) De7171 Br87.504
*Turned* on the right side of my pillow : my man had gone awaySmith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (1428783) Co14179D Co CL857
When I woke up : my pillow was wet with tears Smith, Bessie; I'm Down in the Dumps; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (1525802) OK8945 Co CL856
Say my bed [seem lonely, is lonesome] : my pillow now it sure doSpruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793A) OK8422 Yz L1038
You yearn for my pillow daddy : just to hold your little old worried headSpruell, Freddie; Muddy Water Blues; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9908A) OK8422 Mam S3802
Laid my head on my pillow : Wilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M191 ) Br7205 Rt RL333
Looked on my pillow : where my man used to lay Willis, Ruth Mary; Man of My Own; New York, 17 Jan. 1933; (129201) Ba32687 Yz L1026
Turn over and grab the pillow : where you great gal used to layBarner, Wiley; If You Want a Good WomanGet One Long and Tall; Birmingham, Ala., c. 15 Aug.1927; (GEX804A) Ge6261 Rt RL313
There's another head on the pillow : where my head ought to beJones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (1495582) Co14489D Fwy FA2951
How come another head on the pillow : where my head ought to beJones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (1495582) Co14489D Fwy FA2951
Bedbugs so bad : pull the pillow from under my headLewis, Furry; Creeper's Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M186 ) Vo1547 Yz L1008
I hugging the pillow : where my fair brown did layOwens, Marshall; Texas Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12382) Pm13117 Yz L1006
Hugging the pillow : where that fair brown lay Owens, Marshall; Try Me One More Time; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12401) Pm13117 Yz L1006
With your arms around the pillow : where your daddy used to layRainey, Ma Gertrude; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (15962) Pm12081 BYG529.078
And I turned over and hugged the pillow : where my baby used to layRoland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (154952) Ba33343 Yz L1017
Then I turn over and hug the pillow : where my baby used to layRoland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (154952) Ba33343 Yz L1017
Then I turned over and hugged the pillow : where my baby used to layRoland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (154952) Ba33343 Yz L1017
Then I turned over and hugged the pillow : where my baby used to layRoland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (154952) Ba33343 Yz L1017
Then I turn over and hug the pillow : where my baby used to layRoland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (154952) Ba33343 Yz L1017
I hugged the pillow : where you used to lay unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Giving It Away; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404683A) OK8908 OJL19
I did grab the pillow : where my baby used to layWilliams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (076621) BBB7065 RCA INT1087
I hugged the pillow : where my baby used to lay Williams, Joe; Meet Me Around the Corner; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539921R) BBB8738 RCA INT1087
With your arms around the pillow : where Mr soandso used to layWilson, Leola B.; Down the Country; Chicago, c. Nov. 1926; (40122) Pm12444 Bio BLP12037
You've got a hatchet under your pillow baby : you got ice pick in your handJohnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339A) De7445 Sw S1225;
You turn over on your pillow : then you cry right onKelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (0130231) BBB7204 RBF RF9
Had your arm around your pillow : where your good gal used to layLincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (1451071) Co14475D RBF RF15
Oh with your head on your pillow : babe where your good man he once have layWheatstraw, Peetie; Ain't It a Pity and a Shame; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C6488A) Vo1649 Say SDR191
 
 PILLOWCASE.......1
I was down and I cried : *my pillowcase was on the line*Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Tin Cup Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (211981) Pm12756 Mil MLP2013
 
 PILLOWS..........1
Now you ought to see me grab the pillows : where my baby used to layWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Early in the Morning; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016524 ) BBB7302 RCA INT1175
 
 PILLS............1
My woman she got something : works like sleeping pillsAlexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112B) OK8890 Rt RL316
 
 PIMP.............3
I'm going to do like a pimp : I'm going to walk all around this townJohnson, James Stump; Barrel of Whiskey Blues; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (706801) Vi23327 Yz L1033
I might would pimp a woman : but I will never pimp a manWashboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703801) BBB9018 RCA LPV577
I might would pimp a woman : but I will never pimp a manWashboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703801) BBB9018 RCA LPV577
 
 PIMPS............2
To let the pimps know : that the workingman is on his wayJohnson, Lonnie; Crowin' Rooster Blues; Chicago, 7 Feb. 1941; (0592051) BBB8804 RCA LPV518;
We pay our house rent and grocery bills : and the pimps get the rest of our payJohnson, Lonnie; Crowin' Rooster Blues; Chicago, 7 Feb. 1941; (0592051) BBB8804 RCA LPV518;
 
 PIN..............10
That's your woman : pin her to your side McCoy, Joe; We Gonna Pitch a Boogie Woogie; Chicago, 13 Nov. 1936; (90982A) De7326 AH77
And I'm going I'm going : pin up black tape on your doorStokes, Frank; Downtown Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (418221) Vi21272 BC5
And I'm going I'm going : pin up black crepe on your doorStokes, Frank; Downtown Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (418222) Vi unissued His HLP31
When I leave your house : pin up black crepe on your doorStokes, Frank; Frank Stoke's Dream; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (563052) Vi23411 Yz L1008
The men all know it : and pin their women to their sideWeaver, Sylvester; Can't Be Trusted Blues; New York, 31 Aug. 1927; (81401B) OK8504 Yz L1012
If you want your [lover, baby] : you better pin him to your sideJefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (44464) Pm12474 Bio BLP12000
When I leave here : you can pin crepe over my doorLincoln, Charley; Mojoe Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (1451053) Co14475D RBF RF15
Now when I leave this time mama : you can pin crepe on my doorMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Leaving Town Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026501) BBB6916 CC35
When I leave this town : don't pin black crepe on my doorClayton, Jennie; State of Tennessee Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (403132) Vi21185 Rt RL322
If you do : *I'm ??? to pin a* doggone can Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C9644A) De7048 Pal PL101
 
 PINCH............1
I have to pinch myself : to see if I'm awake Jones, Maggie; The Man I Love Is Oh So Good; New York, 7 May 1926; (1421653) Co14243D VJM VLP25
 
 PINE.............1
It's Saturday night : and I'm higher than a Georgia pineJohnson, Margaret; When a 'Gator Holler, Folk Say It's a Sign of Rain; New York, 20 Oct. 1926; (368461) Vi20333 Fwy FJ2801
 
 PINEBLUFF........1
Ooo well I got a little woman : in Pinebluff ArkansasWhite, Washington (Booker Washington White); Pinebluff Arkansas; Chicago, 2 Sept. 1937; (C19962) Vo03711 Co C30036
 
 PINEY............4
I caught you standing out yonder : in the piney woodsBogan, Lucille; Tired as I Can Be; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (155051) Ba33313 His HLP4
Lord heavyhipped mama : she done moved to the piney woodJefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (204082) Pm12650 Mil MLP2004
But when she made the money : is when she lived in the piney woodJefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (204082) Pm12650 Mil MLP2004
But that fool just off and left me : she done moved to the piney woodJefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (204082) Pm12650 Mil MLP2004
 
 PINK.............2
She got a dress she wear sweet mama : said it's pink and blueThomas, Henry; Don't Ease Me In; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; ( ) Vo1197 OJL3
She had a dress she wear loving babe : says it's pink and blueThomas, Henry; Don't Leave Me Here; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C4624) Vo1443 Yz L1004
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