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 BOY'S............6
You know by that : the big boy's coughing in hell Arnold, Kokomo; The Twelves; Chicago, 18 Jan. 1935; (C9671A) De7083 Say SDR163
The little boy's hollering extra : people did you read the newsJones, Bo; Leavenworth Prison Blues; Dallas, c. Nov. 1929; (DAL461 ) Vo1452 Rt RL327
Taken the poor boy's money now : sure Lord won't take mineJohnson, Tommy; Big Road Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (418372) Vi21279 Rt RL330
Crying you taken the poor boy's money : going to have to kill me before you take mineLofton, Willie; Dark Road Blues; Chicago, 1 Nov. 1935; (96257 ) BBB6229 Yz L1007
Lord I just want you : give this poor boy's heart some easeSykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323A) OK8787 Yz L1033
Poor boy's in the streets : can't be satisfied Butler, Sam; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo1057 Yz L1016
 
 BOY*.............1
You going to keep on monkeying around here *pin boy* : you going to get your ??? in a fixJohnson, Robert; Sweet Home Chicago; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA2582 ) Vo03601 OJL17
 
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Boys you better watch them women : because they're just slipping up the kingdom's stepsDoyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM181) Vo05111 Rt RL319;
Boys I ain't doing no good : this slow death is killing meDoyle, Little Buddy; Bad in Mind Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM1531) Vo05111 Rt RL319
Boys if you have been running around in this world : this train will wreck your mindHill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12542) Pm13129 Yz L1004
Boys don't be bad : please don't crowd your mind Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (203632) Pm12666 Mil MLP2013
Boys if I only had ten hundred dollars : I'd alaid it up on my shelfMemphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C1099B) Vo03046 Pal PL101
Boys have you ever had a woman : and she didn't mean you no goodMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mistreatin' Woman Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026541) BBB7178 CC35
Boys I can't stand up : I can't sit down Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Moonshine Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1608?) Pm12083 BYG529.078
Boys these young women : want to do their stuff Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (200442) Pm12518 Bio BLP12041
Boys if you got a good woman : here's a lesson I'll give to youTampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Jim Jackson's JamboreePart I; Memphis, 14 Oct. 1929; (M203/4) Vo1428 Yz L1021
Boys ain't it lonesome : sleeping all by yourself Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Mean Mistreater Blues; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (806041) BBB5546 RCA LPV518
Boys learn to yodel : that's the way to win her homeVincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Yodeling Fiddling Blues; San Antonio, 12 June 1930; (404146B) OK8834 Mam S3804
Boys now when she lose : ooo well well then I have the crapshooting bluesWheatstraw, Peetie; Crapshooter's Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91154A) De7292 Say SDR192
I've got the *cavenglass* boys : playing all around my doorMcTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C9946A) De7078 Rt RL324
She's gone away : boys and I'm glad Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (208875) Pm12695 Bio BLP12003
The way we tap it : boys it's most *obscene* Burse, Charlie; Tappin' that Thing; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18648) Ch16654 Rt RL307
I've got potatoes : boys it won't stop at all Burse, Charlie; I Got Good Taters; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18650) Ch16481 Rt RL337
*Oh she showed a lot of farmers : boys how to right from wrong*Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo1057 Yz L1016
I don't want no more navy beans : boys I don't want no moreChatman, Bo; Beans; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (826121) BBB5629 Yz L1014
I don't want no more pinto beans : boys I don't want no moreChatman, Bo; Beans; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (826121) BBB5629 Yz L1014
I don't want none of them *favor* beans : boys I don't want no moreChatman, Bo; Beans; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (826121) BBB5629 Yz L1014
I don't want none of them *quinto* beans : boys I don't want no moreChatman, Bo; Beans; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (826121) BBB5629 Yz L1014
Now you talk about rags : boys but you ought to hear mineDavis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
Now you can talk about pepper : boys but it ain't hotDavis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
If that ain't stealing : boys I'd like to know Davis, Madlyn; Too Black Bad; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20909?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
Now blues and trouble : boys what a nagging ache Day, Will; Sunrise Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (1461912) Co14318D Yz L1032
If you don't quit betting : boys them dice won't passEstes, Sleepy John; Someday Baby Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90096A) Ch50068 Br87.504
When you see the chief : boys please clear the streetEstes, Sleepy John; Fire Department Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63650A) De7571 Sw S1220
You know I'm glad I didn't get lifetime : boys and I escaped the electric chairEstes, Sleepy John; Jailhouse Blues; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93007A) De7814 RBF RF8
Because I'm a traveling man : boys I can't stay hereHill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L12542) Pm13129 Yz L1004
It's knock like my sweet mama : boys she been here beforeHill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) ViV38588 Yz L1004
Know it's the cause of my woman : boys is *necking* aboutJefferson, Blind Lemon; Cat Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15673) Pm12921 Bio BLP12015
Ooh : boys I just can't take my rest Johnson, Robert; 3220 Blues; San Antonio, 26 Nov. 1936; (SA26161) ARC70460 Co CL1654
I got three legs to truck on : boys please don't block my roadJohnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL3772) ARC71267 Co CL1654
Ain't but the two old roads : boys I did not want to rideJones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201201) BBB7616 RCA INT1175
Now every time I get to studying about my sweet woman : boys I can hardly keep from cryingJones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201201) BBB7616 RCA INT1175
That terrific left : boys is all he needs Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293A) De7114 Yz L1016
Get you broke naked and hungry : boys then come down on youReynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L1462) Pm12927 OJL11
I'm going to see that black gal : boys so help me GodShade, Will; Mary Anna Cut Off; Chicago, 6 Nov. 1934; (C7802) OK8960 Jo SM3104
M is for mighty bad weather : boys she stole away from meStokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (454212) Vi21738 Rt RL308
What is it tastes like gravy : boys I bet you don't knowTampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); What Is It That Tastes Like Gravy; Chicago, c. 14 June 1929; (C3594 ) Vo1426 Yz L1039
He's going to take me right back : boys where I used to beWilkins, Robert; Nashville Stonewall Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM740A) Br7168 Rt RL307
Every morning about four : boys might be half pastWilkins, Robert; Nashville Stonewall Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM740A) Br7168 Rt RL307
Oh the judge he sentenced me : boys from five to tenWilkins, Robert; Nashville Stonewall Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM740A) Br7168 Rt RL307
I'm going down Highway FortyNine : boys I'm going to be rocking to my headWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
Now look ahere boys : ain't this rich Big Bill (Broonzy); I Can't Be Satisfied; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16569) Ge7230 Yz L1011
Listen girls and boys : I've got one stick Green, Lil; Knockin' Myself Out; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (0591521) BBB8659 RCA LPV574
Now gang around girls and boys : explain my sonnet to youHull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge6122 Yz L1001
Now I know my baby wants to have fun : now with these other little girls and boysWilliamson, Sonny Boy; Christmas Morning Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308491) BBB8094 RCA INT1088
Housedance blues boys : *still got in the drink* Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M184 ) Br7137 OJL20
She ain't so goodlooking : but boys them dimples is *going to draw*Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (30882) Pm12425 Bio BLP12015
Mmm the sun going down boys : not going to catch me hereJohnson, Robert; Cross Road Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA26292) ARC unissued Co CL1654
Take them down boys : because you know this stuff is hereWilliams, Joe; Break 'Em On Down; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704871) BBB8969 BC21
Take a Ford engine boys : to do your stuff Gibson, Cleo; I've Got Ford Movements in My Hips; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402311) OK8700 Sw S1240
Shut your mouth boy : four boys can't talk at onceJames, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760 ) De unissued Yz L1028
It's run here boys and girls : let *me papa* send a word to youLofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C1074A) ARC61166 Yz L1025
If my holler boys : trouble your mind Mason, Moses; Molly Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (202832) Pm12605 OJL8
Oh you know how boys and girls is nowadays : they won't pay their mother no mindWilliamson, Sonny Boy; The Right Kind of Life; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (0308551) BBB8034 RCA INT1088
Now blow it boys : you know it's just too bad Davis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
Some old joker boys : can have my room Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (854871) BBB5900 Yz L1038
But after you continue this life boys : you'll be living down in some graveyard deepDoyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM181) Vo05111 Rt RL319;
Listen boys : don't mean no harm McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C5820A) Vo1570 His HLP32
I been on thirty fields : listens boys I been on thirtynineSpruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793A) OK8422 Yz L1038
Well well I get up in the morning : ooo Lord boys she's down on my mindWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
Well Malvina my sweet woman : ooo Lord boys she don't pay me no mindWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
I mean boys : she'll suit anybody Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; She Can Love So Good; Chicago, c. mid Aug. 1930; (C6079A) Vo1540 Mel MLP7324
But I haven't got no sweet woman : mmm boys to be rolling this awayJohnson, Robert; I'm a Steady Rollin Man; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL378 ) ARC71267 OJL17
Lord she said she didn't love me no more boys : wonder do she love anybody elseJones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201201) BBB7616 RCA INT1175
Soon this morning boys : I may roll in Jackson townWilliams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490 ) BBB5996 OJL17
You ought to hear my boys : making up their plot Davis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908?) Pm12703 Yz L1039
You *bake grub* for your husband : to find those narrowfaced boysWashboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L1424) Pm12954 Her H205
Get out now boys : and let me shut the door Fuller, Blind Boy; You've Got Something There; Memphis, 12 July 1939; (MEM1021) Vo05083 BC11
Lordy that Southern Pacific now boys : and you know the Katy FlyJones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201201) BBB7616 RCA INT1175
Now boys you can be cute with your woman : and see won't she do you dirty *ass*Doyle, Little Buddy; Bad in Mind Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM1531) Vo05111 Rt RL319
Now boys I once had a good woman : but I really did not treat her rightMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026521) BBB6825 CC35
Now boys if you got a good woman : treat her kind in every wayMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026521) BBB6825 CC35
Now boys don't never let : no woman treat you nice and kindMontgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mistreatin' Woman Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (026541) BBB7178 CC35
Now boys when you love your baby : be careful about the way you doWheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C13542) Vo03348 Say SDR192
Come on boys : and don't wait too long Mason, Moses; Molly Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (202832) Pm12605 OJL8
Hop on boys : I got the best chauffeur in town Memphis Minnie; Garage Fire Blues; Chicago, 9 Sept. 1930; (C6083 ) Vo1601 Rt RL307
He say he going to sell his corn and buy gas : ooh boys pour it in the automobileEstes, Sleepy John; Working Man Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649261) BBB8950 RBF RF8
You know let the snow and rain rot the grass : ooh boys that make fertilizer for the groundEstes, Sleepy John; Working Man Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649261) BBB8950 RBF RF8
You know the children can go in the daytime : ooh boys and the old folks have it at nightEstes, Sleepy John; Working Man Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (0649261) BBB8950 RBF RF8
Ask for a little money : he say boys share the muleEstes, Sleepy John; Tell Me About It; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93008A) De7766 Sw S1220
You want to take care of the man's labour : and let these single boys aloneReynolds, Blind Joe; Outside Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L1443) Pm12927 OJL8
Take care of your husband's labour : and let these single boys aloneReynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (647212) Vi23258 Yz L1009
Her thirtyeight special boys : it do very well Johnson, Robert; 3220 Blues; San Antonio, 26 Nov. 1936; (SA26161) ARC70460 Co CL1654
Keep you a workingman : and leave those sweet boys aloneBaker, Willie; Crooked Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14894A) Ge6846 Yz L1012
All the boys holler : ain't tuni sweet Baker, Willie; Sweet Patunia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14897) Ge6751 His HLP22
You better join the boys and girls : down on old Number NineChurch, Blind Clyde; Number Nine Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56307) Vi23271 Rt RL329
That's where the boys and gals : do meet McTell, Blind Willie; Georgia Rag; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1931; (4050851) OK8924 Yz L1005
I was standing at the station : wondering what train boys must I rideJones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (0201201) BBB7616 RCA INT1175
Oh he's coming : to call us boys name by name Wilkins, Robert; Nashville Stonewall Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM740A) Br7168 Rt RL307
That poor man was drinking bad whiskey : ooo well boys he sure going to lose his soulWilliams, Joe; Brother James; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (076631) BBB7022 RCA INT1087
She ain't going to drink no more whiskey : ooo well boys going to ride no twentynine FordWilliams, Joe; Brother James; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (076631) BBB7022 RCA INT1087
Well *about* sweet woman : ooo well boys she trying to throw poor Joey downWilliams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704851) BBB9025 RBF RF11
Going down the Highway FortyNine : ooo well boys I be rocking to my headWilliams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704851) BBB9025 RBF RF11
Lord I'm tired of laying around : ooo well boys on Highway FortyNineWilliams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (0704851) BBB9025 RBF RF11
Well boys she get rambling in her brain : mmm some other man on her mindJohnson, Robert; I'm a Steady Rollin Man; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL378 ) ARC71267 OJL17
Ain't nothing in this world boys : Lord for your black man to doHill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) ViV38588 Yz L1004
She will take water at Texarkana : yes boys and keep on throughWashboard Sam; Flying Crow Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (0644801) BBB8844 BC10
Going to tell you boys : just to call you my pals Fuller, Blind Boy; You've Got Something There; Memphis, 12 July 1939; (MEM1021) Vo05083 BC11
Let me tell you boys : what these kneehigh dresses will doReynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L1462) Pm12927 OJL11
She's a fullblood Jersey : I'm going to tell you boys the way I knowSpruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793A) OK8422 Yz L1038
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