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 PRESENTS.........2
It's the day before Christmas : let me bring your presents let me bring your presents tonightFuller, Blind Boy; Bus Rider Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC3139A) OK05933 BC11
It's the day before Christmas : let me bring your presents let me bring your presents tonightFuller, Blind Boy; Bus Rider Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC3139A) OK05933 BC11
 
 PRESIDENT........2
President Roosevelt said : them welfare people they going to treat everybody rightWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001 ) BBB8610 BC3
Now then I believe she gone to Washington : you know to visit the presidentWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Blue Bird BluesPart 1; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308511) BBB7979 RCA INT1088
 
 PRESIDENT'S......1
Now the president's warning people : things will break some dayWhite, Joshua; Welfare Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (149022) Ba33024 His HLP22
 
 PRESS............2
You can press my jumper : iron my overalls Collins, Sam; Riverside Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12740) Ge6167 OJL10
You press my jumper : my overalls Collins, Sam; I'm Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 8 Oct. 1931; (108422) Ba32395 OJL10
 
 PRETEND..........2
And if you want me to love you : don't pretend you never doneColeman, Lonnie; Wild About My Loving; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (1482592) Co14440D Rt RL318
And when my wife asked you to do her a favor : you pretend you were asleepWashboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (0703801) BBB9018 RCA LPV577
 
 PRETTIEST........5
Prettiest girl in Atlanta : come stepping up to my doorMcTell, Blind Willie; Atlanta Strut; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (1492992) Co14657D Yz L1037
Some of the prettiest women down there : that you ever did meetCarr, Leroy; Bo Bo Stomp; New York, 16 Aug. 1934; (156491) Vo02969 Co C30496
That flattop flattop : is the prettiest thing I ever seenKelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues No. 2; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13713) Ba32934 Rt RL329
Because she's the prettiest woman : old Louie ever seenLasky, Louie; Teasin' Brown Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C945B) Vo02955 Her H201
You know the prettiest girl : that ever I seen Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Honey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO126 ) Vo1633 Yz L1031
 
 PRETTY...........164
Pretty mama : I'm telling you Arnold, Kokomo; Busy Bootin'; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C9923A) De7139 Say SDR163
Pretty mama's in Avalon : want me there all the timeHurt, Mississippi John; Avalon Blues; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401473B) OK8759 Bio BLPC4
Pretty mama's in Avalon : sure will spend your changeHurt, Mississippi John; Avalon Blues; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401473B) OK8759 Bio BLPC4
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
Son these women around here : just *they pretty want* youHawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Shaggy Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4415 ) Pm12489 Rt RL319
Lord I don't feel welcome : pretty mama no place I goArnold, Kokomo; Rainy Night Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (599382) Vi23268 Yz L1012
Somebody better come here : pretty doggone soon Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge6812 Rt RL326
I got the Niagara Falls blues : pretty mama keeps aworrying youCole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19981) Vo1187 Rt RL313
When you get to Denver : pretty mama look around for meJefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (30902) Pm12443 Mil MLP2007
Oh if you don't love me : pretty mama don't run no stallJefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (45152) Pm12510 Rt RL301
Don't want to go near no man : pretty soon she'll be too oldJefferson, Blind Lemon; Bootin' Me 'Bout; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15675) Pm12946 Mil MLP2004
There will be some nogood man she'll fall for : pretty soon she'll go awayJohnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336B) OK8635 CC30
Well : pretty near all night long Johnson, Louise; All Night Long Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L3981) Pm12992 OJL11
When you get to Chicago : pretty mama please remember meJones, Jake; Southern Sea Blues; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL474 ) Br7130 His HLP2
Sometime a little doodle : pretty hard to get Lincoln, Charley; Doodle Hole Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (1502752) Co14550D Yz L1012
When I leave this time : pretty mama I'm going away to stayMcTell, Blind Willie; Statesboro Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (471873) ViV38001 Yz L1005
You may call me a cheater : pretty boy I'll real treat youMcTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (1502572) Co14551D Yz L1005
When you get in Memphis : pretty mama look around for meMcTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C9954A) De7078 Yz L1037
I done hear him : pretty mama I'm going your way Memphis Minnie; New Dirty Dozens; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C5894 ) Vo1618 BC13
Stealing stealing : pretty mama don't you tell on mePoor Jab (Jab Jones); Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (470372) ViV38504 RBF RF1
Stealing stealing : pretty mama don't you tell on meShade, Will; Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (470372) ViV38504 Rt RL337
You's a goodlooking woman : pretty as you can be Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809 ) BBB7866 BC10
Scoop it : pretty mama for me Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); Scoop It; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (26074) Pm12379 His HLP1
Lord I got a pretty mama : lives on Central AvenueDay, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (1461862) Co14318D Yz L1010
I caught a pretty little animal : it was striped black and whiteHicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (1483602) Co14573D CC36
Well you's a pretty good woman : and living in a nice neighborhoodSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C7239?) MeM12117 Yz L1031
I'm a pretty good worker : got a good way to go Thomas, Jesse Babyface; Blue Goose Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (553262) ViV38555 Yz L1032
Look ahere pretty mama : I'll tell you what I'll doMcTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (140671) Vo02568 Rt RL324
Well money and pretty women : running hand in handBig Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My MindPart 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606?) Ba32559 Yz L1035
The north wind has begin howling : [and, but] the skies are pretty and blueDavis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (675791) ViV23308 RCA INT1085
If I call around pretty mama : will you let me parkBird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
He as pretty as a white dog : but he ain't worth a doggone dimeHicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (1483602) Co14573D CC36
Going away pretty mama : won't be back till fall Anderson, . . . (Walter Taylor); ThirtyEight and Plus; Richmond, Ind., 14 Feb. 1930; (16266B) Ge7157 Fwy FJ2801
Stand back pretty mama : I don't want you to make me waitCarr, Leroy; Hurry Down Sunshine; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL43) Vo02741 Co C30496
Crying come back pretty mama : God sakes don't go this timeJordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (577031) ViV38564 Rt RL318
And when I come back pretty mama : all my good work will be doneTaylor, Charley; Louisiana Bound; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L2522) Pm12967 Her H205
I got the blues so bad pretty mama : I can't *gee* awayBlind Percy; Coal River Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (201382) Pm12584 Yz L1010
If you like your cool kind beer pretty mama : we can rush the canArnold, Kokomo; Let Your Money Talk; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C9924 ) De7191 BC4
Said take your Bible pretty mama : and read the days your daddy's goneCole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19971) Vo1187 Rt RL313
I know you was blind pretty mama : baby but now you seeThomas, Jesse Babyface; No Good Woman Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (553272) ViV38555 Yz L1032
And those Niagara Falls blues pretty mama : going to be the death of youCole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19981) Vo1187 Rt RL313
And some old day pretty baby : you'll do like I want you to doTownsend, Henry; Mistreated Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403301A) Co14491D) yz L1030
And some old day pretty baby : do like I want you to doTownsend, Henry; Poor Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403303A) Co14491D Yz L1030
I swim deep pretty mama : just like a catfish loaded downHarris, Otis; You'll Like My Loving; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (1476092) Co14428D Yz L1032
The reason I drink pretty mama : I can't get along with youArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
The reason I drink pretty mama : now I can't get along with youMcClennan, Tommy; Baby, Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044245 ) BBB8408 Rt RL305
Now if somebody don't give me *any* something to eat pretty soon : I just as swear we won't be Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020 ) BBB8766 BC20
I'm going to throw my poison : on every pretty woman in townWilliams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (0539892) BBB8738 RCA INT1087
I've got a good gal pretty mama : waiting there for meMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Vicksburg Blues No. 2; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (944201) BBB6072 Yz L1028
I'm going pretty mama : please don't break this ruleMcTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (716061) Vi23353 RCA LPV518
I'm going pretty mama : searching these deserts nowMcTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (716061) Vi23353 RCA LPV518
Goodbye pretty mama : oh baby fare thee well Wilkins, Robert; Dirty Deal Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX104 ) Vo03223 BC5
Look here pretty mama : what you done done Anderson, . . . (Walter Taylor); ThirtyEight and Plus; Richmond, Ind., 14 Feb. 1930; (16266B) Ge7157 Fwy FJ2801
Mess around here pretty mama : you know we got to goArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
You mess around here pretty mama : you going to get me trickedArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
You mess around here pretty mama : you going to make me lateArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
You mess around here pretty mama : I'm going to take you inArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
You mess around here pretty mama : you going to catch you a lot of hellArnold, Kokomo; Old Original Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9429B) De7026 BC4
Run here pretty mama : sit down on your daddy's kneeDorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Broke Man's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15306A) Ge7008 Riv RM8803
Come here pretty mama : come here right now Easton, Amos; I'm Waitin' On You; New York, 16 Mar. 1932; (11503A) Vo1719 His HLP31
Now run here pretty mama : tell papa where you been so longHenry, Hound Head; Low Down Hound Blues; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C2451 ) Vo1288 His HLP2
Look here pretty mama : who can your regular be Jackson, Papa Charlie; I'm Alabama Bound; Chicago, c. May 1925; (21442) Pm12289 Yz L1029
Come here pretty mama : going to take you far across the pondJefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (45672) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Listen here pretty mama : what's on your worried mindLinthecome, Joe; Pretty Mama Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1929; (15906A) Ge7131 Rt RL326
Says won't you run here pretty mama : see what your man have doneRoland, Walter; Every Morning Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1934; (155212) Ba33282 BC7
Hey pretty papa hey pretty papa : I can't stand these bullfrog blues no morePope, Jenny; Bull Frog Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM757A) Vo1522 His HLP15
Hey pretty mama : tell me what have you done Coleman, Jaybird; No More Good Water; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX800) Ge6276 OJL14
Hey pretty mama : please don't tell on me James, Skip; Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7631) Pm13085 Bio BLP12029
Hey pretty mama : can I get a job with you Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Pretty Mama Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (563422) ViV38585 RCA INT1175
Hey pretty papa hey pretty papa : I can't stand these bullfrog blues no morePope, Jenny; Bull Frog Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM757A) Vo1522 His HLP15
Hey pretty mama : honey what you got on your mind Shade, Will; Memphis BoyBlues; Chicago, 9 June 1927; (386591) Vi20809 Rt RL337
I've been in pretty mama : and I won't be back no moreBird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
Come in pretty papa : mama wants some loving I vowSmith, Bessie; Reckless Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (1402421) Co14056D Co CL855
Come in pretty papa : mama wants some loving right nowSmith, Bessie; Reckless Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (1402421) Co14056D Co CL855
Because my weakness is pretty women : keep me with the butter and egg bluesJackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (110691) Pm12358 Bio BLP12042
I can't help it pretty mama : the gasman don't take no chanceBird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
Say you know pretty mama : you ain't with the man you loveKing David; I Can Deal Worry; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404668A) OK8901 Rt RL311
But it's going to be too late pretty mama : your daddy will be goneMcClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992 ) BBB8545 Rt RL305
Touch me light pretty mama : this may be your lastunknown artist (George Bullet Williams); Touch Me Light Mama; Chicago, c. May 1928; (205902) Pm12680 OJL2
Because I like pretty mama : better than any woman that I ever seenMcClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991 ) BBB8545 Rt RL305
Don't the moon look pretty : shining down from that willow treeCampbell, Bob; Shotgun Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (154841) Vo02830 Rt RL340
Now don't the moon look pretty : shining down through the treesDavis, Walter; M. and O. Blues No. 3; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (706761) ViV23333 RBF RF12
Don't the moon look pretty : shining through the treesDay, Texas Bill; Billiken's Weary Blues; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (1495392) Co14514D Rt RL335
Don't the moon look pretty : shining down through the treePatton, Charley; Poor Me; New York, 1 Feb. 1934; (147571) Vo02651 Yz L1020
Don't the moon look pretty : shining down through the treesStone, Joe; It's Hard Time; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76837 ) BBB5169 Yz L1030
Look pretty mama : what you done done Williams, Joe; I Want It Awful Bad; Memphis, c. 24 Sept. 1929; (M195 ) Vo1457 Rt RL321
Well it looks pretty much : like Santy Claus McTell, Blind Willie; It's a Good Little Thing; New York, 14 Sept. 1933; (140101) Vo02622 Yz L1037
Lord pretty mama I wonder : what you trying to do Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (1461862) Co14318D Yz L1010
Lord pretty mama : what's the matter now Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (1476011) Co14407D Yz L1010
Oh tell me pretty mama : how you want your rolling doneAlexander, Texas; Long Lonesome Day Blues; New York, 11 Aug. 1927; (81213A) OK8511 Rt RL315
I want you to tell me pretty lady : how you want your grinding doneBird, Billy; Mill Man Blues; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (1473232) Co14381D Yz L1016
Tell me pretty mama : where did you stay last nightBlake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (30571) Pm12387 Bio BLP12031
Tell me pretty mama : where did you stay last nightBlake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (30572) Pm12387 Bio BLP12037
Tell me pretty daddy : what's the matter now Cox, Ida; Ida Cox's Lawdy, Lawdy Blues; Chicago, July 1923; (1488?) Pm12064 BYG529073
Just tell me pretty mama : what you trying to do Day, Will; Sunrise Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (1461912) Co14318D Yz L1032
They call me pretty papa : swellest man in town Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Grievin' Me Blues; Chicago, c. 6 Sept. 1928; ( ) Vo1216 His HLP1
Tell me pretty mama : where'd you stay last night Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Where Did You Stay Last Night; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17277A) Ch16171 Riv RM8803
Please tell me pretty mama : honey where you stayed last nightHicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Motherless Chile Blues; Atlanta, 5 Nov. 1927; (1451341) Co14299D RBF RF15
Now tell me pretty mama : tell me please don't lieJackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121?) Pm12281 Yz L1029
Won't you tell me pretty mama : I won't have to waitJackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (22072) Pm12305 Bio BLP12042
Why don't you take me pretty mama : make something out of poor meJackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (110691) Pm12358 Bio BLP12042
Why don't you take me pretty mama : let you treat me as you doJackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (110691) Pm12358 Bio BLP12042
Tell me pretty mama : where have you been Jordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (189831) ARC60661 Rt RL310
Tell me pretty mama : which away you going Ledbetter, Huddie; Red River Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16704 ) ARC unissued Co C30035
Can't you tell me pretty papa : where did you stay last nightMoore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (418302) Vi21280 Rt RL310
You quit me pretty mama : because you couldn't be my bossNickerson, Charlie Bozo; You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64733 ) Vi23267 Rt RL337
Take me pretty mama : try me one more time Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (1476011) Co14407D Yz L1010
Says I know my mamlish milkcow pretty mama : Lord by the way she lowsArnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C9428B) De7026 BC4
Lord I made up in my mind pretty mama : honest great God let you goWilkins, Robert; Dirty Deal Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX104 ) Vo03223 BC5
You don't miss pretty mama : till you shake your hand goodbyeLedbetter, Huddie; Death Letter BluesPart 2; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (166961) ARC unissued Bio BLP12013
Mmm pretty mama : ain't going to be here long Black, Lewis; Gravel Camp Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (1453662) Co14291D Fly LP103
I ain't going to buy you no more pretty dresses : I ain't going to even buy you no diamond ringsWilliamson, Sonny Boy; T. B. Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040532 ) BBB8333 BC20
I'm going to ask my pretty mama : baby can't you use me no moreDay, Texas Bill; Goin' Back to My Baby; Dallas, 4 Dec. 1929; (1495121) Co14494D Rt RL327
I pray to heaven Lord : I seen my pretty mama up thereDay, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (1461862) Co14318D Yz L1010
My pretty papa : he don't know how Smith, Trixie; The World's Jazz Crazy and So Am I; New York, Mar. 1925; (20632) Pm12262 CC29
I got no pretty mama : talk babytalk to me unknown artist (George Bullet Williams); Touch Me Light Mama; Chicago, c. May 1928; (205902) Pm12680 OJL2
Says I'll acknowledge now pretty baby : that I treated you meanJohnson, Tommy; Lonesome Home Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L2302) Pm13000 Yz L1007
Now pretty papa : what you want me to do Rupert, Ollie; Ain't Goin' to Be Your Low Down Dog; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (379642) Vi20577 Rt RL323
Oh pretty daddy : will you please tell me what to doDickson, Pearl; Twelve Pound Daddy; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (1453703) Co14286D Yz L1008
I didn't know my old pretty mama : to run me crazy nowRanger, Jack; T. P. Window Blues; San Antonio, 28 June 1929; (402768) OK8785 Rt RL315
Now I done told you once pretty mama : ain't going to tell you no moreMcClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991 ) BBB8545 Rt RL305
It's one pretty mama : going to need a friend againDickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360A) OK8570 Yz L1008;
When one pretty woman quits me : I'll have three moreJohnson, Lem; Candy Blues; New York, 19 May 1942; (70761A) De7895 Br87.504
That'll be all right pretty mama : you going to need my help some dayJames, Skip; Cypress Grove Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L7472) Pm13088 Bio BLP12029
I mean now that's all right pretty mama : most any old any old way you doWashington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (146761) Ba33058 Rt RL313
I looked down the lonesome road pretty mama : far as I could seeCole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19981) Vo1187 Rt RL313
There's someone sitting pretty : in the place where you once satMartin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (52381) Ba1262 VJM VLP40
It ain't so pretty : but it ??? fine Collins, Sam; My Road Is Rough and Rocky; New York, c. Oct. 1931; ( ) unknown Yz L1038
Ain't so pretty : but she sure do dress fine Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065 ) Co14578D OJL18
Ain't so pretty : but she's the sweetest in town Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065 ) Co14578D OJL18
And some pretty mama : had better come and get this black snake soonJefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523B) OK8455 Fwy FJ2802
When some pretty mama : starts breaking down on meJohnson, Robert; Stop Breakin' Down Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL3991) Vo04002 Co C30034
I mean now some pretty mama : done [run, drove] my black snake homeWashington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (146761) Ba33058 Rt RL313
I mean some pretty mama : better come and get this black snake soonWashington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (146761) Ba33058 Rt RL313
Some pretty mama : better come and get this black snake soonJefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (30672) Pm12407 Mil MLP2013
Some pretty mama : starts breaking down with me Johnson, Robert; Stop Breakin' Down Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL3991) Vo04002 Co C30034
I believe to my soul pretty mama : she's *water* boundThomas, Henry; Don't Leave Me Here; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C4624) Vo1443 Yz L1004
That's the way I talk pretty mama : I don't have to beg nobody hereTaylor, Charley; Heavy Suitcase Blues; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L2512) Pm12967 Yz L1028
I can see everything : that pretty Miss soandso doSykes, Roosevelt; Highway 61 Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18802) Ch16586 Yz L1033
Think pretty mama : done fell on me McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (1493192) Co14657D Yz L1037
When it comes to pretty women : he sure loves to meetJackson, Papa Charlie; Sheik of Desplaines Street; Chicago, c. July 1927; (46712) Pm12501 Bio BLP12042
Going to leave your town pretty baby : stop knocking on your back doorBlind Percy; Coal River Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (201382) Pm12584 Yz L1010
He's got white teeth : and two pretty gold crowns Smith, Clara; Kansas City Man Blues; New York, 2 Oct. 1923; (812226) Co12D VJM VLP15
Lord it's two pretty steamers : Lord they running along side by sideStokes, Frank; Sweet to Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (47731) Pm12531 Rt RL308
And if I clean up pretty mama : may I stay all night with youEstes, Sleepy John; BrokenHearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (555313) ViV38582 Rt RL307
Now if I clean up pretty mama : can I stay all night with youWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Broken Hearted Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070145 ) BBB9031 BC20
Going back to Avalon : stay there with pretty mama all the timeHurt, Mississippi John; Avalon Blues; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401473B) OK8759 Bio BLPC4
Just lay it on the wood pretty mama : I do the best I canArnold, Kokomo; Let Your Money Talk; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C9924 ) De7191 BC4
Oh yes pretty mama : have no money to pay Bird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
I love you pretty mama : believe me it ain't no lieBlake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (30571) Pm12387 Bio BLP12031
Love you pretty mama : believe me it ain't no lie Blake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (30572) Pm12387 Bio BLP12037
Because I ain't got you pretty mama : to hold my aching headCarr, Leroy; You Left Me Crying; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (164182) Vo unissued Bio BLPC9
I love you pretty mama : I tell the world I do Clark, Lonnie; Broke Down Engine; Richmond, Ind., 21 Sept. 1929; (15660) Pm12871 Rt RL340
I told you pretty mama : I have the best jelly in your townHarris, Otis; You'll Like My Loving; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (1476092) Co14428D Yz L1032
I say I love you pretty mama : I don't care what you doHawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Snatch It Back Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (44202) Pm12475 Yz L1010
If I don't love you pretty mama : I will pray to dieJones, Jake; Southern Sea Blues; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL474 ) Br7130 His HLP2
I'm not going to quit you pretty mama : whilst the weather's coolJordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (398212) Vi21076 Rt RL326
I love you pretty mama : just can't take your placeLedbetter, Huddie; Death Letter BluesPart 1; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (166951) ARC unissued Bio BLP12013
I want to tell you pretty mama : exactly who I am McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C9954A) De7078 Yz L1037
When I had you pretty papa : you was blind and could not seeRupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (379632) Vi20577 Rt RL323
When I quit you pretty papa : don't bring your blues to meRupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (379632) Vi20577 Rt RL323
You know I love you pretty papa : love you each and everywhereRupert, Ollie; Ain't Goin' to Be Your Low Down Dog; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (379642) Vi20577 Rt RL323
I was good to you pretty mama : tried to please your mindThomas, Jesse Babyface; No Good Woman Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (553272) ViV38555 Yz L1032
You can take your pretty bucks : give me my cool kind canCarr, Leroy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C6086B) Vo1541 Yz L1015
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