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 STAGGER..........1
Whiskey make me stagger and stumble : fall down and scar my chinChatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Whiskey and Gin Blues; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (0704341) BBB8945 RCA730.581
 
 STAGGERED........2
Staggered down the street : hollering and afussingCarr, Leroy; Papa Wants to Knock a Jug; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C7223A) Vo1651 Yz L1036
So I drunk my straight whiskey : Lord I staggered on up the streetWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (0208471) BBB7847 RCA INT1088
 
 STAGGERING.......3
Where I can be drunk there : and staggering all the timeBailey, Kid; Mississippi Bottom Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (M209/10) Br7114 OJL5
Because you see me staggering : baby don't you think I'm drunkMoore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (418302) Vi21280 Rt RL310
Because you see me staggering : daddy don't you think I'm drunkMoore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (418302) Vi21280 Rt RL310
 
 STAKE............2
Walking across the country : trying to get a stakeBlake, Blind; Walkin' Across the Country; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (208682) Pm12754 Bio BLP12031
He done pawned my house : he got my life at stake Bogan, Lucille; Skin Game Blues; New York, 8 Mar. 1935; (170141) Ba33448 Rt RL317
 
 STAKED...........1
I done staked my man to win : and I hope my money will passBogan, Lucille; Skin Game Blues; New York, 8 Mar. 1935; (170141) Ba33448 Rt RL317
 
 STALE............3
Some people say that's no blues : but that story's old and staleJohnson, Lonnie; Devil's Got the Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63518A) De7487 Sw S1225
And the blues in my bread box : because my bread is done gone staleWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Blues Everywhere I Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100323) BBB6356 Rt RL329
I want to know if your jellyroll fresh : I want to know if your jellyroll's staleJefferson, Blind Lemon; Bakershop Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15668) Pm12852 Mil MLP2013
 
 STALL............35
Don't believe I'm a donkey : put me in a stall Hill, Bertha Chippie; Low Land Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9456A) OK8273 Bio BLPC6
Lord I'm going away mama : believe me it ain't stallJackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121?) Pm12281 Yz L1029
your head and stall Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Snatch It Back Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (44202) Pm12475 Yz L1010
I had a dream last night babe : another mule in my doggone stallBig Bill (Broonzy); Big Bill Blues; Richmond, Ind., 9 Feb. 1932; (18385) Ch16400 Yz L1035
Lord I'm just like a rat : running from stall to stallSykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323A) OK8787 Yz L1033
They want to put a halter on him : ooo well and tie him up like a mule in his stallWheatstraw, Peetie; When a Man Gets Down; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90961A) De7243 Say SDR192
Says I spied another mule : pawing in my stall Alexander, Texas; Awful Moaning BluesPart 2; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402644B) OK8731 Rt RL327
Says it must've be another mule : mama kicking in my stallArnold, Kokomo; Front Door Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C9655A) De7156 BC4
I looked in through the keyhole : there's another nigger in my stallBird, Billy; Alabama BluesPart 2; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (1473261) Co14418D His HLP5
I'd love to go home any time : and catch another mule in my stallCampbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B322) Vo03571 Fly LP103
I stuck my head over the transom : another mule was in my stallCole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C19981) Vo1187 Rt RL313
Going to keep my wild jack : lock him in my stall Johnson, Billiken; Wild Jack Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (1476072) Co14405D Rt RL315
It will be hell to tell the captain : if I catch another man kicking in my stallJohnson, Lonnie; New Black Snake BluesPart 1; New York, 13 Oct. 1928; (401222A) OK8626 Spi LP2001
I'm going to stop that jellybean : from kicking in my stallJones, Jake; Monkeyin' Around; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL473 ) Br7130 His HLP2
You know : you didn't have another man in my stallNickerson, Charlie Bozo; Got a Letter from My Darlin'; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64731 ) Vi23267 Rt RL337
Look here Mr jailkeeper : put another gal in my stallSmith, Bessie; JailHouse Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (812262) CoA4001 Co CL855
I know just what to do : to back them in my stall Smith, Clara; I Got Everything a Woman Needs; New York, 28 June 1923; (810596) CoA3943 VJM VLP15
I caught another mule : kicking in my stall Stovepipe No. 1 (Sam Jones); Bed Slats; St. Louis, 26 Apr. 1927; (80760B) OK8543 His HLP4
Found another mule : kicking in my stall Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); It's Tight Like That; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; ( ) Vo1216 His HLP1
Got a black mule : *really* kicking in my stall Thomas, Henry; Texas Easy Street Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; ( ) Vo1197 OJL3
I know by that : some mule is kicking in my stallWilson, Leola B.; Back Biting Bee Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1926; (40132) Pm12444 Bio BLP12037
She got four speeds forward : and she don't never stallJefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (206361) Pm12650 Mil MLP2004
What I like about you : you never stall Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (1525792) OK8949 Co CL856
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
You know you didn't want me : you oughtn't've made no stallLewis, Furry; Mr. Furry's Blues; probably New York, 28 May 1927; ( ) Vo1115 Rt RL323
I'm just like a big mule baby : I ain't got no stallWashboard Sam; Lowland Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07620 ) BBB7096 BC10
If he don't want me : he had no right to stall Smith, Bessie; Ticket Agent Ease Your Window Down; New York, 5 Apr. 1924; (816702) Co14025D Co CL855
Lord I'm just like a rat : running from stall to stallSykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323A) OK8787 Yz L1033
Now you know you didn't want me : why did you stallWoods, Oscar; Don't Sell It; San Antonio, 30 Oct. 1937; (SA28451) Vo03906 Yz L1015
You know you didn't want me : baby why did you stallWoods, Oscar; Don't Sell It; San Antonio, 30 Oct. 1937; (SA28451) Vo03906 Yz L1015
Says why don't you be good : but my mule is kicking in your stallArnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344A) De7510 Say SDR163
I've got something gal : that can kick in your stallBig Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC3034A) Vo05563 RBF RF16
Better get you a woodchopper : to back up in your stallBird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396A) Ge7040 Yz L1009
But you'll find another mule : just kicking in your stallJones, Maggie; You May Go, But You'll Come Back Some Day; New York, 18 Dec. 1924; (1401922) Co14063D VJM VLP23
Now you are too late baby : because someone else in your stallWashboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (0746861) BB340710 RCA LPV577
 
 STALLED..........1
Now cool kind mama : says you needn't've stalled Jackson, Papa Charlie; All I Want Is a Spoonful; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (22981) Pm12320 Bio BLP12042
 
 STALLING.........1
She's aslipping and astalling : in some dark alleyStokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200442) Pm12518 Bio BLP12041
 
 STALLING*........1
Says the reason I'm *blacking out stalling* babe : you been so good to meJackson, Papa Charlie; I'm Alabama Bound; Chicago, c. May 1925; (21442) Pm12289 Yz L1029
 
 STALLION.........1
Because he's on his old black stallion : and he's riding from door to doorArnold, Kokomo; Buddie Brown Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91299A) De7449 CC25
 
 STAMP............1
Can't price a post card : can't even buy a stamp Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Broke Man's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15306A) Ge7008 Riv RM8803
 
 STAND............86
Stand by me : until I get my parole Blake, Blind; Doing a Stretch; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15249A) Pm12810 Bio BLP12023
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
And I don't see her joker : stand to my place Blake, Blind; Hard Road Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (201072) Pm12583 Bio BLP12031
I'm going to do just like a blind man : stand and beg for changeBogan, Lucille; Tricks Ain't Working No More; Chicago, c. mid Dec. 1930; (C6848A) Br7186 His HLP15
Bedbugs big as a jackass : he will bite you and stand and grinLewis, Furry; Mean Old Bedbug Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; ( ) Vo1134 Rt RL333
Bedbugs big as a jackass : will bite you and stand and grinSmith, Bessie; Mean Old Bed Bug Blues; New York, 27 Sept. 1927; (1447963) Co14250D Fwy FJ2802
I taken my baby : to the banana stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
I can stand right here : five miles down the road Bogan, Lucille; Jim Tampa Blues; Chicago, c. July 1927; (46722) Pm12504 Yz L1017
She can stand in Melford : man and put the check on meChatman, Bo; The Ins and Outs of My Girl; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (026141) BBB7213 Yz L1014
I can stand right here : look [down] on Beale AvenueSykes, Roosevelt; Highway 61 Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18802) Ch16586 Yz L1033
Lord I can stand right here partner : and look on *Culligan* AvenueWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); Memphis JugBlues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (379432) Vi20576 Rt RL322
Now if you can stand to leave me : I'll try to love to see you goWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Shotgun Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064023 ) BBB8731 BC3
I taken my baby : to the candy stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
I taken my baby : to the candy stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
Says I'm still in love with my milkcow : I just can't stand the way she doArnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow BluesNo. 4; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90316A) De7163 CC25
But that's all right babe : I can't stand the way you doDavis, Walter; M. and O. Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (629072) ViV38618 RCA INT1085
And that's something mama : that I just can't standDavis, Walter; I Can Tell By the Way You Smell; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (914331) BBB6059 Yz L1025
It's two kind of people in the world : that I can't standFuller, Blind Boy; Pistol Snapper Blues; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (226741) Vo04106 BC11
I wouldn't mind marrying : but I can't stand settling downJefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524B) OK8455 RBF RF1
But I really love that woman : can't stand to leave her beJohnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25801) ARC unissued Co CL1654
I really love that woman : can't stand to leave her beJohnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA25802) ARC70356 Co C30034
Two kind of people in this world mama : babe that I sure can't standLincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (1451042) Co14272D His HLP4
I love you baby : but your ways I just can't standMcTell, Blind Willie; Savannah Mama; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (140351) Vo02568 Yz L1005
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 Mr bullfrog hey I'm going to tell you all : I can't stand your jellyroll in herePope, Jenny; Bull Frog Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM757A) Vo1522 His HLP15
I can't stand : to treat *men* tough Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those All Night Long Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1599?) Pm12081 BYG529.078
Boys I can't stand up : I can't sit down Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Moonshine Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1608?) Pm12083 BYG529.078
Please listen to my pleading : because I can't stand these hard times longSmith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (1468951) Co14399D Co CL856
I ain't seen the man : that I can't stand to lose Smith, Trixie; I Don't Know and I Don't Care Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (17661) Pm12208 CC29
[Now there ain't but, there's only] two people in this world : I can't standSmith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815A) De7617 AH158
My man got running around : with a woman he know I can't standSpivey, Victoria; Murder in the First Degree; New York, 1 Nov. 1927; (81596B) OK8581 Spi LP2001
Because ooh : I can't stand no more Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C14502) Vo03314 Spi LP2001
Woman I can't stand it : God in heaven do know itWilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499 ) Vi23379 Yz L1002
She said I love you daddy : I can't stand your lowdown waysWoods, Oscar; Evil Hearted Woman; New Orleans, 21 Mar. 1936; (60847 ) De7904 Yz L1026
Children stand there screaming : mama we ain't got no homeJefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (44915) Pm12487 Mil MLP2007
Now my baby doing something : that I never could standEstes, Sleepy John; I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62464A) De7414 Sw S1219
I never did like no horses : I never could stand no *steel*Jefferson, Blind Lemon; D B Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (208211) Pm12712 Bio BLP12015
I went up on the mountain : high as any gal could standSmith, Bessie; Weeping Willow Blues; New York, 26 Sept. 1924; (1400622) Co14042D Co CL856;
He said yes woman : I could stand to see you die Smith, Clara; You Don't Know My Mind; New York, 29 Jan. 1924; (815091) Co14013D VJM VLP16
You could stand : and look at the convict tow White, Washington; When Can I Change My Clothes; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2979A) Vo05489 Co C30036
I didn't take no poison : I couldn't stand the strainCarr, Leroy; Suicide Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (164421) Vo unissued Bio BLPC9
Didn't take no poison : I couldn't stand the strainJones, Maggie; Suicide Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (1404903) Co14070D VJM VLP23
I even howled for you baby : when you was down and couldn't stand up on your feetSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf BluesNo. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C6404A) Vo1558 Yz L1031
Once I couldn't stand : to see you cry Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm12817 Yz L1015
He don't stand on no corners : he don't rob and stealGreen, Lil; My Mellow Man; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (0591511) BBB8640 RCA LPV574
You've have your day : don't stand around and frownSmith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (1402511) Co14079D Co CL855
Those jury down there : don't stand no lie unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Gettin' Ready for Trial; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404682C) OK8856 OJL4
Don't stand around looking cute : and on a bum Arnold, Kokomo; Let Your Money Talk; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C9924 ) De7191 BC4
Don't stand close : to the candy man Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483B) OK8654 Bio BLPC4
Say that woman told me last night : that you cannot even stand Mr Ford's waysCampbell, Bob; Starvation Farm Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (155032) Vo02798 Fly LP103
Lord I'm so *blurred so blurred* : can't hardly stand to play those blues myselfTaylor, Charley; Heavy Suitcase Blues; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L2512) Pm12967 Yz L1028
I stand here : looking up at the rising sun Bell, Ed; Mean Conductor Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (48201) Pm12546 Yz L1006
Before I stand to be mistreated : girls I'll take morphine and dieMoore, Rosie Mae; Stranger Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (418332) Vi21408 OJL6
You done drove me from St Louis daddy : how much more can I standSmith, Bessie Mae; St. Louis Daddy; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L78?) Pm12922 OJL20
I'd stand on the corner : and wave my hand Wilkins, Robert; Old Jim Canan's; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX117 ) Vo unissued Yz L1018
All I can do : just stand and wring my hands White, Washington; Black Train Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC2977A) Vo05588 Co C30036
It lets me stand : but I can't sit Carr, Leroy; Gettin' All Wet; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1929; (C4034 ) Vo1423 Yz L1036
I taken my baby : to the money stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
Going up the mountain : take my stand Bennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K127 ) Vo1464 OJL18
In Dixieland : take my stand Whistlin' Rufus; Sweet Jelly Rollin'; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1933; (77305 ) BBB5306 Rt RL334
Because a man like him : is only good for a one night standSmith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815A) De7617 AH158
I taken my baby : to the peanut stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
I walked around the corner : to the peanut stand Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64733 ) Vi23267 Rt RL337
If your woman loves you : she'll stand by you to the endGibson, Clifford; Whiskey Moan Blues; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (483A) QRSR7087 Yz L1006
Now ??? : was in the stand Cannon, Gus; Feather Bed; Memphis, 9 Sept. 1928; (470022) ViV38515 Fwy FA2953
Going to stand right here : catch the first old gal I seeDickson, Tom; Death Bell Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400355B) OK8590 Yz L1002
I ain't going to stand nobody : ooo always hanging aroundGillum, Bill Jazz; I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074648 ) BBB9042 RCA INT1177
I ain't going to stand : that way you do Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM772A) Vo1476 Pal PL101
Then the nurses all began to stand around me : the doctors had done me outMemphis Minnie; Meningitis Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59994 ) Vi23421 Rt RL337
I ain't going to stand : that way you do Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About YouNo. 2; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C6010A) Vo1556 His HLP2
The fool sat there : too tired to stand Smith, Clara; My Doggone Lazy Man; New York, 31 Jan. 1924; (815122) Co14016D VJM VLP16
But I just want enough help : to stand on the water and rule the tideSmith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters BluesPart 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO168A) Vo1641 Yz L1031
I'm going to stand right here : do the same old thing to youStokes, Frank; Ain't Going to Do Like I Used to Do; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (212292) Pm12774 Rt RL308
I want you to stand still suitcase : till I find my clothesWalker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009B) OK8828 Yz L1009
Sweet woman I ain't going to stand no quitting : I ain't going to stand no jumping downWiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L1041) Pm12916 Her H205
Sweet woman I ain't going to stand no quitting : I ain't going to stand no jumping downWiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L1041) Pm12916 Her H205
Well you tell him a man ain't got no money : can't hardly find a place to standWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521 ) BBB7428 BC3
I taken my baby : to the whiskey stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
I taken my baby : to the whiskey stand Chatman, Bo; My Baby; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (0476521) BBB8495 Yz L1034
But people before I will stand to see : my good woman go downDavis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854801) BBB5982 RCA INT1175
I won't stand : for that caveman stuff Smith, Laura; Gonna Put You Right in Jail; New York, c. early Feb. 1927; (70742) Ba1977 VJM VLP40
And before I would stand to see : my baby leave this townThomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Hard Dallas Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (210182) Pm12708 Bio BLP12004
Yon stand ten thousand : standing to see them let me downWhite, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC2989A) Vo05588 Co C30036
I said now papa : can you stand to see me cry Smith, Clara; You Don't Know My Mind; New York, 29 Jan. 1924; (815091) Co14013D VJM VLP16
I'm going to shoot you if you stand still : mama I got a doggone dog to catch you if you runStone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838 ) BBB5169 Yz L1030
If that's the only way you stand : you don't have to pay no rentWeldon, Will (Casey Bill); W. P. A. Blues; Chicago, 12 Feb. 1936; (C12561) Vo03186 BC7
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