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 FOOL'S...............2  (0,001%)
come back to Some fool's born with rickets : some       Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Memphis Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2214-2) Pm-12311 Mil MLP-2001
born with rickets : some fool's born with pain But      Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Memphis Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2214-2) Pm-12311 Mil MLP-2001
 FOOLED...............12  (0,005%)
no more You done fooled around woman : let your         Alexander, Texas; Work Ox Blues; New York, 15 Nov. 1928; (401330-A) OK-8658 Sw S-1276
folding bed But I fooled around : with my long          Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
clothes  Now I done fooled around in Chicago : and      Williamson, Sonny Boy; Down South; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020117-1) BB-B7665 RCA LPV-518
me right     Now sister fooled brother man : and brother Nelson, Romeo; Gettin' Dirty Just Shakin' that Thing; Chicago, 9 Oct. 1929; (C-4629- ) Vo-1447 OJL-15
much hard to be fooled    I want to go                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rabbit Foot Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3089-1) Pm-12454 Mil MLP-2004
serve some time You fooled me once : you fooled         Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
fooled me once : you fooled me twice You fooled         Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
fooled me twice You fooled me just enough : for         Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
down on you You fooled me once : you fooled             Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
fooled me once : you fooled me twice You fooled         Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
fooled me twice You fooled me just enough : for         Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
heart in pain I've fooled with women : till I           Gibson, Clifford; Hard-Headed Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57755-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
 FOOLING..............14  (0,006%)
and you won't stop fooling around I've cut out          Gillum, Bill Jazz; I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074648- ) BB-B9042 RCA INT-1177
blues I'm tired of fooling around : with one who        Martin, Daisy; Feelin' Blue; New York, c. late July 1923; (5237-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
door  Yes you keep fooling around downtown : you going  Williams, Joe; Get Your Head Trimmed Down; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020854-1) BB-B7719 RCA INT-1175
ain't no use you fooling around : trying to take        Williams, Joe; Get Your Head Trimmed Down; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020854-1) BB-B7719 RCA INT-1175
now you keep on fooling around : you going to           Williams, Joe; Get Your Head Trimmed Down; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020854-1) BB-B7719 RCA INT-1175
you no more  About fooling around : with Mr so-and-so   Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
same  You keep on fooling around : Sonny Boy they       Williamson, Sonny Boy; T. B. Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040532- ) BB-B8333 BC-20
said you keep on fooling around Sonny Boy : says        Williamson, Sonny Boy; My Baby Made a Change; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064022- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
on : baby you know fooling around  Oh you know          Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
If you start to fooling : I'll shoot with my            unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Gettin' Ready for Trial; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404682-C) OK-8856 OJL-4
your mama : you ain't fooling nobody but yourself And   Lee, Bertha; Mind Reader Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14736-1) Vo-02650 OJL-17
a girl : and I'm fooling on the outside too             Jackson, Papa Charlie; Papa's Lawdy Lawdy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1850-1) Pm-12219 RBF RF-9
can groan : I ain't fooling you There ain't nothing     Smith, Bessie; Jazzbo Brown from Memphis Town; New York, 18 Mar. 1926; (141819-2) Co-14133-D Co CL-856
your head Keep on fooling : you'll be filled full       Johnson, Edith North; Nickel's Worth of Liver Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15558-A) Pm-12823 CC-37
 FOOLISH..............1  (0,000%)
I'm feeling funny and foolish : I can't shake that      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Yo Yo Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15665) Pm-12872 Bio BLP-12000
 FOOLISHEST...........1  (0,000%)
You know : you the foolishest man in town Keep          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Airy Man Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1851-2) Pm-12219 Yz L-1029
 FOOLISHNESS..........6  (0,003%)
I don't want no foolishness : about my Red Cross        Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
won't Let's stop our foolishness : and try to settle    Alexander, Texas; Double Crossing Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402639-B) OK-8745 Yz L-1032
baby let's stop our foolishness : and try to renew      Doyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-152-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
I done took your foolishness long enough : and I        Carr, Leroy; Evil-Hearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16426-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
leave I stood your foolishness : long enough So now     Smith, Bessie; I Ain't Goin' to Play Second Fiddle; New York, 27 May 1925; (140630-1) Co-14090-D Co CL-855
a head full of foolishness : my baby got a              Coleman, Jaybird; No More Good Water; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX-800) Ge-6276 OJL-14
 FOOLS................3  (0,001%)
of old folks and fools But since I been                 Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010
of old folks and fools    They tell me seven            Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010
chair I want to fools this man : and make               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Got the Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2471-1) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
 FOOT.................16  (0,007%)
mama : is rising six foot a day Go down                 Fuller, Blind Boy; Bye Bye Baby Blues; New York, 15 Dec. 1937; (22156-1) Vo-04843 RBF RF-9
the ground : about eight foot deep Lord have mercy      Estes, Sleepy John; Easin' Back to Tennessee; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63649-A) De-7516 Sw S-1220
low, bitty woman : five foot, feet from the ground      Campbell, Bob; Starvation Farm Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15503-2) Vo-02798 Fly LP-103
be gone Your right foot in mama : your left             Big Bill (Broonzy); Skoodle Do Do; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9601-2) Pe-157 Yz L-1011
in the kitchen : one foot in the hall I've              Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; Callin' Corrine; New York, 19 May 1939; (65608-A) De-7619 AH-158
sister : got me one foot in my grave Sometime           Lucas, Jane; Double Trouble Blues; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17285) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
raising sand    My right foot itches : something going on Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
on wrong My right foot itching me : and I               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
now baby : put your foot, leg up side the               Davis, Walter; Think You Need a Shot; Chicago, 3 Apr. 1936; (100339-1) BB-B6498 RCA INT-1085
there She had one foot loose : and curled up            Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146186-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1010
got a little bitty foot now : Lord and got              Kelly, Jack; Men Fooler Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-151- ) Vo-05312 OJL-19
please send me six foot of clay Because that            Fuller, Blind Boy; Bye Bye Baby Blues; New York, 15 Dec. 1937; (22156-1) Vo-04843 RBF RF-9
the ground She five foot standing : and she four        Campbell, Bob; Starvation Farm Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15503-2) Vo-02798 Fly LP-103
competition with me Big foot stops at every man's       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Competition Bed Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20749-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
that sweet man's five foot three    All this world's    Johnson, Edith North; Good Chib Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15559) Pm-12864 CC-37
of me I'm five foot two : Lord and that                 Johnson, Edith North; Good Chib Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15559) Pm-12864 CC-37
 FOOTBALL.............4  (0,002%)
in Playing baseball and football : and don't get enough McTell, Blind Willie; Razor Ball; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150258-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1037
enough Playing baseball and football : and strutting the stuff McTell, Blind Willie; Razor Ball; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150258-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1037
a football on a football ground And when they           Johnson, Lonnie; I Ain't Gonna Be Your Fool; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63519-A) De-7509 Sw S-1225
use it : like a football on a football ground           Johnson, Lonnie; I Ain't Gonna Be Your Fool; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63519-A) De-7509 Sw S-1225
 FOOTS................1  (0,000%)
I bought her : bare foots on the I say                  Barefoot Bill; Squabblin' Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150303-2) Co-14526-D OJL-14
 FOOTSTEPS............2  (0,001%)
man better watch his footsteps for the hen : now        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
knees was weak : my footsteps was all I heard           McCoy, Charlie; That Lonesome Train Took My Baby Away; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404726-A) OK-8863 RBF RF-14
 FOR..................911  (0,390%)
doors If it wasn't for ??? baby : honey it              Walker, Aaron T-Bone; Trinity River Blues; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149548-1) Co-14506-D Rt RL-327
go I asked you for a little small favor                 Arnold, Kokomo; I'll Be Up Some Day; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60515- ) De-7172 Say SDR-163
quarter Just like looking for a needle : in a           Arnold, Kokomo; Salty Dog; Chicago, 12 Jan. 1937; (91070-A) De-7267 Rt RL-318
I take a gal for a ride : she tried                     Baker, Willie; Mama, Don't Rush Me Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (14666) Ge-6766 His HLP-22
town If I ask for a favor : don't turn                  Baker, Willie; No No Blues; Richmond, Ind., 9 Jan. 1929; (14667) Ge-6766 BC-5
dime When I asked for a darn neckbone : the             Big Bill (Broonzy); Starvation Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20923-2) Pm-12707 Yz L-1011
haven't found nothing : boy for a poor rustling man     Big Bill (Broonzy); Rustlin' Man; Chicago, 9 Dec. 1935; (C-890-3) ARC unissued Rt RL-316
Sugarland Because you working for a woman : and a       Black Boy Shine (Harold Holiday); Sugarland Blues; San Antonio, 20 Nov. 1936; (SA-2551-1) Vo-03417 BC-7
Twenty-five minutes from evening : for a cup of coffee  Black Ivory King (Dave Alexander); The Flying Crow; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61795-A) De-7307 BC-5
to quit me baby : for a hard-working clown Time         Blake, Blind; No Dough Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20559-1) Pm-12723 Bio BLP-12031
a police dog : craving for a fight His name             Blake, Blind; Police Dog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15463) Pm-12888 Yz L-1012
on this sloppy drunk : for a solid year And             Bogan, Lucille; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, late Mar. 1930; (C-5562-A) Br-7210 Rt RL-317
If I ask him for a dime : he gives                      Bogan, Lucille; Black Angel Blues; Chicago, c. mid Dec. 1930; (C-6847-A) Br-7186 His HLP-15
I haven't any money : for a ticket on the               Carr, Leroy; New How Long How Long Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7221-A) Vo-1585 RBF RF-202
gas stove : I'm bound for a brand new range             Carr, Leroy; I Believe I'll Make a Change; New York, 16 Aug. 1934; (15645-2) Vo-02820 Co C-30496
I load a gun for a woman : you know                     Chatman, Bo; Ram Rod Daddy; New York, 4 June 1931; (404926-A) OK-8897 His HLP-5
used to buy it : for a dollar round Now                 Chatman, Bo; Sales Tax; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82635-1) BB-B5453 Yz L-1014
my boy friend out : for a good time Buying              Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Maybe I'll Loan You a Dime; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064003-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
that's where I'll be : for a great long time            Collins, Chasey; Atlanta Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96249-1) BB-B6187 BC-6
I asked the lady for a drink : this is                  Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; It's a Fight Like That; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4630- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325
couldn't figure no place : for a man like me            Dickson, Tom; Death Bell Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400355-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
man You ask him for a favor : he won't                  Estes, Sleepy John; Liquor Store Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63648-A) De-7491 RBF RF-11
You know I'm looking for a letter from my               Estes, Sleepy John; Mailman Blues; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93004-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
You know I'm looking for a letter from my               Estes, Sleepy John; Mailman Blues; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93004-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
a ??? rule Ask for a little money : he                  Estes, Sleepy John; Tell Me About It; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93008-A) De-7766 Sw S-1220
in my hand Looking for a woman : ain't got              Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
as well be looking : for a needle in the                Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
in the sand Looking for a woman : ain't got             Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
when I leave you for a while    I'm tired               Harris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7100- ) Me-M12077 Yz L-1031
if I ask you for a favor : mama please                  Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Awful Fix Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20034-1) Pm-12539 Yz L-1004
decided to pull down for a fast life : and              Hill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1254-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
sure will want it : for a long long time                Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483-B) OK-8654 Bio BLP-C4
quarter It's like hunting for a needle : in a           Jackson, Papa Charlie; Salty Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1924; (1893-?) Pm-12236 Yz L-1029
clean Just like hunting for a needle : buried in        Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
to the river : looking for a place to set               Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
night : she loved me for a while You could              Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; She Can Love So Good; Chicago, c. mid Aug. 1930; (C-6079-A) Vo-1540 Mel MLP-7324
hear me holler : mmm for a while Sometimes she          Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; She Can Love So Good; Chicago, c. mid Aug. 1930; (C-6079-A) Vo-1540 Mel MLP-7324
to ask that gal for a ??? : how the                     Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
in North Clifton : hollering for a good long-legged man Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3088-2) Pm-12425 Bio BLP-12015
of day I asked for a woman to marry                     Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
girl friend : went out for a little run When            Johnson, Lil; Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand Do; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3355- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2
hall She got two for a nickel : got four                Johnson, Robert; They're Red Hot; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2627-1) ARC-7-07-57 Co C-30034
a nickel : got four for a dime It's worth               Johnson, Robert; They're Red Hot; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2627-1) ARC-7-07-57 Co C-30034
going to take you for a honeymoon : in some             Johnson, Robert; Honeymoon Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-401- ) Vo-04002 Co C-30034
a backbiting mama : looking for a cheating man When     Jones, Maggie; I'm a Back Bitin' Mama; New York, 17 Sept. 1925; (140951-4) Co-14127-D VJM VLP-25
real kind mama : looking for a loving man I             Jones, Maggie; I'm a Real Kind Mama; New York, 7 May 1926; (142167-?) Co-14139-D VJM VLP-25
mean If you ask for a glass of water                    Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
and he run him for a solid mile When                    Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
down Main Street : looking for a zoo ??? you            Jordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18983-1) ARC-6-06-61 Rt RL-310
and he taken me for a chunk of wood                     Lewis, Furry; Mean Old Bedbug Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1134 Rt RL-333
Got to sit around : for a while Shook his               Lofton, Cripple Clarence; I Don't Know; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
monkey : and run him for a solid mile And               McCoy, Joe; Southern Blues; Chicago, 2 Oct. 1936; (90913-A) De-7229 AH-77
men It will do for a while : but it                     McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
take some more Two for a nickel : four for              Mason, Moses; Molly Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20283-2) Pm-12605 OJL-8
for a nickel : four for a dime Thirty cents             Mason, Moses; Molly Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20283-2) Pm-12605 OJL-8
a quart Ask me for a gallon : two dollars               Mason, Moses; Shrimp Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20302-3) Pm-12605 Rt RL-325
a rabbit : run him for a solid mile Lord                Rachel, James Yank; Sweet Mama; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62550) Vi-23318 Rt RL-329
know I ask one for a drink of water                     Roland, Walter; T Model Blues; New York, 17 July 1933; (13552-1) Ba-32932 Yz L-1017
There ain't no place : for a poor old girl              Smith, Bessie; Back Water Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143491-1) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
carried my friends : out for a good time Buying         Smith, Bessie; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, 15 May 1929; (148534-3) Co-14451-D Co CL-856
when you take me for a buggy ride I                     Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152579-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
when you take me for a buggy ride When                  Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152579-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
trying : to play me for a fool    You only              Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16
are fattening a frog : for a vampire snake Rave         Smith, Clara; Don't Advertise Your Man; New York, 23 Apr. 1924; (81722-1) Co-14026-D VJM VLP-17
I may be gone : for a doggone long long                 Smith, Clara; Freight Train Blues; New York, 30 Sept. 1924; (140064-3) Co-14041-D VJM VLP-17
may be gone honey : for a doggone long long             Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (1767-1) Pm-12211 CC-29
him : is only good for a one night stand                Smith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815-A) De-7617 AH-158
that they do Waiting for a chance : to double-cross     Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001
over me I'm looking for a lowdown woman : who's         Spruell, Freddie; Low-Down Mississippi Bottom Man; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20728-1) Pm-12665 Mam S-3802
lowdown woman : who's looking for a lowdown man Ain't   Spruell, Freddie; Low-Down Mississippi Bottom Man; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20728-1) Pm-12665 Mam S-3802
We can go out for a good time : would                   Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
and he run me for a solid mile When                     Sykes, Roosevelt; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1930; (C-6475-A) Me-M12086 Yz L-1033
that ain't no way : for a sweet little wife             Sykes, Roosevelt; Hard Luck Man Blues; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69404- ) Vi-23320 Yz L-1033
You can ask them for a favor : they don't               Thomas, Jesse Babyface; No Good Woman Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (55327-2) Vi-V38555 Yz L-1032
Mmm I've been asking for a favor : even I               Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
wine     I asked her for a drink of water               Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
Rip Van Winckle : slept for a long long time            Wallace, Sippie; Lazy Man Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80839-B) OK-8470 CC-32
What else is there : for a poor girl to                 Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
change my long ??? : for a little short spat            Waters, Ethel; There'll Be Some Changes Made; New York, c. Aug. 1921; (P-147-1) BS-2021 Bio BLP-12022
town If I ask for a favor : don't turn                  Weaver, Curley; No No Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147305-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
need to worry : not for a while to weep                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Letter Writing Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1935; (C-944-A) Vo-02978 Say SDR-191
like a rooster scratch for a hen     I'm just           Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
if he asks them for a little taste : ooo                Wheatstraw, Peetie; When a Man Gets Down; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90961-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192
I can ask her for a nickel : she gives                  Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
could flag my train for a ride  He has                  Willis, Ruth Mary; Painful Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151907-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037
now : to make up for all I done It's                    Townsend, Sam; Lily Kimball Blues; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150259-2) Co-14571-D Yz L-1021
gal down Once ain't for always : two ain't for          Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
going to quit you for another man I love                Amos, Blind Joe; C and O Blues; probably Chicago, c. July 1927; (   ) Vo-1116 OJL-17
hand Sweep me off : for another man    I wonder         Baker, Willie; Rag Baby; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14895-B) Ge-6846 Her H-201
You mistreated me now : for another man My baby         Bracey, Mississippi; I'll Overcome Some Day; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404767-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
loving : done mistreated me For another new morning : going Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
act funny : quit you for another man Can't go           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
trouble : till you fall for another man's wife Then     Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
real kind mama : looking for another man She ain't      McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
to do Mistreat me for another man : as true             Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
you will leave me for another man     I used            Wheatstraw, Peetie; Devilment Blues; Chicago, 2 Nov. 1937; (91323-A) De-7422 Say SDR-192
the back door : asking for another half a pint          Williamson, Sonny Boy; Whiskey Headed Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020844-1) BB-B7707 RCA INT-1088
old place to be For any old where I                     Bennett, Will; Real Estate Blues; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-128- ) Vo-1464 Rt RL-334
If you ask him for any money : say I                    Lucas, Jane; Double Trouble Blues; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17285) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
C for Chicago : A for Arkan Why did I                   Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1020-B) ARC-5-12-65 Yz L-1035
water in Texarkana : and for Ashtown they'll keep on    Black Ivory King (Dave Alexander); The Flying Crow; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61795-A) De-7307 BC-5
now : leave a dime for beer Let your money              Arnold, Kokomo; Let Your Money Talk; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C-9924- ) De-7191 BC-4
babe : leave a dollar for beer How long how             Hull, Papa Harvey; Don't You Leave Me Here; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12692) Ge-6106 OJL-8
go : leave a dime for beer    Now I got                 Jackson, Papa Charlie; I'm Alabama Bound; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2144-2) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
Some men don't care for biscuits : they like the        Chatman, Bo; Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02619-1) BB-B8159 Yz L-1014
me down I'm bound for Black Mountain : me and           Smith, Bessie; Black Mountain Blues; New York, 22 July 1930; (150658-2) Co-14554-D Co CL-856
me wrong I send for brandy : and you send               Pope, Jenny; Whiskey Drinkin' Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-193- ) Vo-1438 His HLP-1
good for you Pigmeat for breakfast : pigmeat when I'm   Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
way    Beat me up for breakfast : knock me down         Smith, Trixie; You've Got to Beat Me to Keep Me; New York, c. Feb. 1925; (2015-2) Pm-12256 CC-29
line Lord I asked for cabbage : she brought me          Lewis, Furry; Black Gypsy Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-185- ) Vo-1547 Yz L-1008
man : stand and beg for change Until these arresting    Bogan, Lucille; Tricks Ain't Working No More; Chicago, c. mid Dec. 1930; (C-6848-A) Br-7186 His HLP-15
more Now it's C for Chicago : A for Arkan               Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1020-B) ARC-5-12-65 Yz L-1035
didn't have no money for Christmas Eve Yes this         Arnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9653-A) De-7050 CC-25
I don't want nothing for Christmas : but my baby        Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025
I don't want nothing for Christmas : but my baby        Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025
to tell how much for coal : thirty-five cents a         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4244-2) Pm-12461 Bio BLP-12042
want me baby : just for company    When I was           Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
one of my Nuthouse for crazy folks : folks got          James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028
I can't stay woke for crying I was thinking             Bracey, Mississippi; You Scolded Me and Drove Me from Your Door; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404764-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
for drinking hardly talk for crying You know baby       Chatman, Lonnie; Please Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1562-2) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
I can't stay awake for crying Cried the man             Clayton, Jennie; Bob Lee Junior Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40314-2) Vi-21412 Fwy FA-2953
dreaming : I can't eat for crying I lay down            Collins, Sam; Loving Lady Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12739) Ge-6146 OJL-10
and I can't rest for crying I'm going back              Day, Texas Bill; Goin' Back to My Baby; Dallas, 4 Dec. 1929; (149512-1) Co-14494-D Rt RL-327
a wink at night : for crying All my worries             Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those All Night Long Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1599-?) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078
sure can't stay woke for crying    Hey no more          Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Sawmill Moan; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20337-2) Pm-12616 Bio BLP-12004
I can't hardly talk for crying You know baby            Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Please Baby; Atlanta, 24 Oct. 1931; (405007-1) OK-8922 Mam S-3804
and I can't laugh for crying Because the man            Waters, Ethel; Ethel Sings 'Em; New York, c. June 1923; (B) BS-14154 Bio BLP-12022
rooster : he won't crow for day And I wouldn't          Sluefoot Joe; Shouting Baby Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; (   ) QRS-R7086 His HLP-17
the chickens was crowing for day Turned on the          Smith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (142878-3) Co-14179-D Co CL-857
you : and be gone for days and days Tell                Baker, Willie; Crooked Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14894-A) Ge-6846 Yz L-1012
they called big Sam for days  It was in                 Welsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21098-3) Pm-12759 Yz L-1028
Well the bell rung for dinner : as I been               McCoy, Joe; Shake Mattie; Chicago, c. Feb. 1931; (VO-109-A) Vo-1668 Mam S-3803
a nice fancy name for dirt I'll spy some                Moore, Monette; Scandal Blues; New York, c. Jan. 1925; (31779) Ajax-17093 VJM VLP-40
barred People she works for : don't allow me in         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2145-1) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
know : cooking ??? down for down I loved my             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Empty House Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21200-1) Pm-12946 Rt RL-335
go I can't sleep for dreaming now : I can't             Bracey, Mississippi; You Scolded Me and Drove Me from Your Door; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404764-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
man    I can't sleep for dreaming : and I can't         Clayton, Jennie; Bob Lee Junior Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40314-2) Vi-21412 Fwy FA-2953
blues I can't sleep for dreaming : I can't eat          Collins, Sam; Loving Lady Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12739) Ge-6146 OJL-10
mind I can't eat for dreaming : and I can't             Day, Texas Bill; Goin' Back to My Baby; Dallas, 4 Dec. 1929; (149512-1) Co-14494-D Rt RL-327
Because I can't sleep for dreaming : sure can't stay    Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Sawmill Moan; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20337-2) Pm-12616 Bio BLP-12004
so I can't sleep for dreaming : and I can't             Waters, Ethel; Ethel Sings 'Em; New York, c. June 1923; (B) BS-14154 Bio BLP-12022
baby : I can't sleep for drinking hardly talk for       Chatman, Lonnie; Please Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1562-2) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
You were so crazy : for ever leaving me Now             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Hurry and Bring It Back Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146055-2) Co-14372-D CC-36
got a new line : for every man she meets                Barefoot Bill; She's Got a Nice Line; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150302-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
keeps my gun loaded : for every good-looking woman I    Chatman, Bo; Ram Rod Daddy; New York, 4 June 1931; (404926-A) OK-8897 His HLP-5
sent out a law : for everybody to leave town            Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
that my daddy has For everyone likes : the real         Smith, Trixie; The World's Jazz Crazy and So Am I; New York, Mar. 1925; (2063-2) Pm-12262 CC-29
to pay my wife : for everything I get    I              Big Bill (Broonzy); I Can't Be Satisfied; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16569) Ge-7230 Yz L-1011
no money tonight Pay for everything : tomorrow night If McCoy, Joe; You Got to Move-Part 1; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9380- ) De-7038 BC-1
heater : chops my meat For everything : he's got a      Spivey, Victoria; My Handy Man; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401114-B) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
You could get paralyzed : for fifteen cents Extract of  Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
Tenth Get that stuff : for fifty cents That stuff       Davis, Walter; That Stuff You Sell Ain't No Good; Louisville, 10 June 1931; (69416-2) Vi-V23282 RCA INT-1085
hard Asked my sugar for fifty cents : she said          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3067-2) Pm-12407 Mil MLP-2013
hard Asked my baby for fifty cents : she said           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523-B) OK-8455 Fwy FJ-2802
hard Asked my sugar for fifty cents : said Leadbelly    Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
I asked my baby for fifty cents : she said              Washington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (14676-1) Ba-33058 Rt RL-313
could stay I cried for flour and meat : I               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rabbit Foot Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3089-1) Pm-12454 Mil MLP-2004
They got me accused for forging : and I can't           McTell, Blind Willie; Death Cell Blues; New York, 19 Sept. 1933; (14049-1) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
calico : and fight it for game Put me at                McTell, Blind Willie; Razor Ball; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150258-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1037
papa : leave a dime for gin You can dog                 Smith, Laura; Don't You Leave Me Here; New York, c. Mar. 1927; (7130-2) Ba-1977 VJM VLP-40
money : all I own For God's sake : leave my             Lincoln, Charley; Jealous Hearted Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145103-2) Co-14305-D RBF RF-9
everything I own But for God's sake : leave my          Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Jealous Hearted Blues; New York, c. 15 Oct. 1924; (1924-2) Pm-12252 Mil MLP-2001
loving : some people crave for gold But craving is      Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
the men were asking for hair : you would have           Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
on the Brown Bomber : for he knows his stuff            Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
my own easy rider : for he ain't no secondhand          Perkins, Gertrude; No Easy Rider Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1927; (145340-1) Co-14313-D Fwy FJ-2802
work rob and steal for her : baby in the                Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
the monkey : six bits for her man    I hocked           Cooksey, Robert; Dollar Blues; New York, c. 21 Mar. 1927; (E-22051) Br-7007 Rt RL-321
throws her down Looking for her good friends : none     Johnson, Robert; Come On in My Kitchen; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2585-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
fatmouth : who really looking for her man Tell me       Jones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
went down to call for her : she didn't do               Jones, Little Hat; Corpus Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402701-B) OK-8735 Rt RL-315
??? pigmeat : corn bread for her man    I'm worried     King David; Sweet Potato Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404666-B) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
She kept it all for her daddy : she didn't              McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
more that I do for her : it is the                      Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
if her could pay for her : all the time                 Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-184- ) Br-7137 OJL-20
if he ask her for her salary : if she                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; When a Man Gets Down; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90961-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192
and I been looking for her all day long                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Blue Bird Blues-Part 1; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030851-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
for old dripper king For he's the bootlegging fellow    Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
scream black or brown For high yellow may mistreat      Butler, Sam; Some Screamed High Yellow; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2677-2) Pm-12423 Yz L-1016
morning : I been working for him all day long           Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59993-2) Vi-V38599 BC-7
morning : I been look for him all day long              Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59993-2) Vi-V38599 BC-7
gone I been looking for him : my bumblebee's so         Memphis Minnie; New Bumble Bee; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5895- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
And that's no way : for him to get along                Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
daddy had gone down for his last last time              Smith, Trixie; Mining Camp Blues; New York, c. Feb. 1925; (2016-1) Pm-12256 CC-29
feel sad Saying coke's for horses : not women or        Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
she got the blues for I say me But                      Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
I come for tea For I didn't bring nothing               Bennett, Will; Real Estate Blues; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-128- ) Vo-1464 Rt RL-334
right down and die For I done got worried               Collins, Sam; Loving Lady Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12739) Ge-6146 OJL-10
stop my barrelhouse ways For I feel myself : sinking    Darby, Blind; Built Right on the Ground; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67584-1) Vi-23311 Yz L-1003
ain't done nothing smart For I got more than            Lewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45429-1) Vi-23345 Yz L-1021
have my fortune told For I believe : some dirty         Nelson, Blue Coat Tom; Blue Coat Blues; Memphis, 17 Feb. 1928; (400258-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
chances I may ride For I got the blues                  Newbern, Hambone Willie; Hambone Willie's Dreamy-Eyed Woman's Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402305-B) OK-8693 OJL-17
and pay for them : for I bet they would                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
ain't wanted nobody else For I'd rather be with         Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6405-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
glad you can't see For if you could : it                Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Blind Pig Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146050-1) Co-14372-D CC-36
I do wrong myself For if I be mean                      Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
me nice and kind For I'll stay home and                 Foster, Dessa; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
Please don't you wait : for I'll be dead and            Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
to lose my mind For I'm worried and bothered            Darby, Blind; Built Right on the Ground; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67584-1) Vi-23311 Yz L-1003
is a living fear For I'm not at ease                    Johnson, Joe (Memphis Minnie); I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
you think I'm drunk For I'm going away to               Moore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41830-2) Vi-21280 Rt RL-310
best pair of shoes For I'm barefoot I ain't             Richardson, Mooch; Burying Ground Blues; Memphis, 23 Mar. 1928; (400375-A) OK-8576 Mam S-3803
was dead and gone For I'm so unhappy : out              Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Unhappy Blues; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404712-B) OK-8859 Mam S-3804
women I like One for in the morning : one               McTell, Blind Willie; Three Women Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (47185-2) Vi-V38001 Yz L-1005
a glass of ale For in this time tomorrow                Smith, Clara; Court House Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (140492-1) Co-14073-D CC-32
that don't leave anything for insurance at all Now      Estes, Sleepy John; Fire Department Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63650-A) De-7571 Sw S-1220
hambone : couple jumped out for it Listen all you       Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
worthwhile to be heard For it's very likely : bound     House, Son; Dry Spell Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-426-2) Pm-12990 OJL-11
polish : and you're bound for jail Night's awful hot    Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
raisins : and you're bound for jail    It makes me      Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
for Mae : tear it for Joe You know by                   Estes, Sleepy John; I Wanta Tear It All the Time; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62462-A) De-7342 Sw S-1219
in the bottom : ???ing for Johnny Rye Wouldn't mind     Ledbetter, Huddie; Honey, I'm All Out and Down; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16688-2) Ba-33359 Rt RL-315
Flying Crow is heading for Kansas City : and boy        Black Ivory King (Dave Alexander); The Flying Crow; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61795-A) De-7307 BC-5
break Excuse me mama : for knocking on your door        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
alive Excuse me mama : for knocking at your room        Reed, Willie; Dreaming Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147600-2) Co-14407-D Yz L-1004
than a farmer would for land I'm a well-trained         Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
in the morning : one for late at night I                McTell, Blind Willie; Three Women Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (47185-2) Vi-V38001 Yz L-1005
my Ever get ready for lay down : and think              Moore, Alice; My Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15449-A) Pm-12868 CC-37
You can't blame me for leaving : boy I'm Florida        Thompson, Edward; Florida Bound; New York, c. 23 Oct. 1929; (GEX-2412) Pm-12873 Yz L-1006
your face Babies crying for liquor : and all the        Smith, Bessie; Black Mountain Blues; New York, 22 July 1930; (150658-2) Co-14554-D Co CL-856
I'm going to look for little Malvina : ooo man          Williams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490- ) BB-B5996 OJL-17
running hand in hand for long Bet your B                Bracey, Ishman; Bust Up Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-241-2) Pm-13038 Her H-205
to kill my woman : for loving another man Now           Arnold, Kokomo; Black Annie; Chicago, 5 Feb. 1935; (C-9777-A) De-7092 Say SDR-163
Says I can't live for loving : but I just               Arnold, Kokomo; Mister Charlie; Chicago, 24 Oct. 1936; (90958-A) De-7261 CC-25
to kill my woman : for loving another man Then          Carr, Leroy; Take a Walk Around the Corner; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15604- ) Vo-02986 Co C-30496
head You'll ask her for loving : she'll swear she's     Johnson, Ki Ki; Wrong Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Aug. 1928; (   ) QRS-R7003 His HLP-17
me    Some people crave for loving : some people crave  Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
sleep at all  All for lying there wondering : if        Wilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-191- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
of late Tear it for Mae : tear it for                   Estes, Sleepy John; I Wanta Tear It All the Time; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62462-A) De-7342 Sw S-1219
a fellow : it's strictly for making dough I'll leave    Smith, Clara; I Don't Love Nobody; New York, 18 Jan. 1924; (81496-1) Co-14016-D VJM VLP-16
hard-working man : have been for many years I know      Johnson, Robert; I'm a Steady Rollin Man; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-378- ) ARC-7-12-67 OJL-17
men    I have ???ed : for many a week Because           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those All Night Long Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1599-?) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078
workhouse : sure ain't hard for me If you take          Anderson, Jelly Roll; Free Woman Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 19 Apr. 1927; (12718-B) Ge-6135 Rt RL-340
you don't even care for me Because you a                Arnold, Kokomo; Long and Tall; Chicago, 12 Jan. 1937; (91070-A) De-7306 CC-25
she's got the blues for me I've been thinking           Beaman, Lottie; Wayward Girl Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14161-A) Ge-6607 OJL-6
baby : is waiting there for me I'm going : where        Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Down South Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Nov. 1931; (18218-A) Ch-16452 Yz L-1019
the dirt you done for me : it's coming back             Blake, Blind; No Dough Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20559-1) Pm-12723 Bio BLP-12031
this ain't no place for me Because I did                Bradley, Tommie; Pack Up Your Trunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., 27 Oct. 1930; (17206) Ch-16149 Yz L-1019
that thing : old guitar for me Take me back             Brasswell, Frank; Guitar Rag; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16580-A) Ge unissued Yz L-1035
Want you to preach for me the same text                 Brown, Hi Henry; Preacher Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11477-A) Vo-1728 Yz L-1030
truth : ooh take it for me I done seen                  Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
to ease my pain for me    I told him                    Bryant, Laura; Dentist Chair Blues-Part 1; Long Island City, c. Jan. 1929; (322-A) QRS-R7055 His HLP-21
you got it up for me I said being                       Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
what gambling have done for me    Get me a              Campbell, Bob; Dice's Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15483-1) Vo-02830 Rt RL-340
You going to look for me baby : and I                   Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
town : that's only place for me I said to               Carr, Leroy; Memphis Town; Chicago, 2 Jan. 1930; (C-5071- ) Vo-1527 Yz L-1036
want you to cook for me no more : because               Carr, Leroy; Evil-Hearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16426-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
is plenty sweet enough for me Now I just                Chatman, Bo; Let Me Roll Your Lemon; New Orleans, 19 Jan. 1935; (87624-1) BB-B5861 Yz L-1034
is plenty tall enough for me Baby I don't               Chatman, Bo; Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02619-1) BB-B8159 Yz L-1014
is plenty sweet enough for me Some men like             Chatman, Bo; Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02619-1) BB-B8159 Yz L-1014
girl : she didn't care for me Says I went               Chatman, Bo; Shake 'Em On Down; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027869-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1034
you please make arrangements for me Your hair so        Chatman, Bo; Arrangement for Me-Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047647-1) BB-B8397 Yz L-1014
little girl really go for me Since we are               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Two of a Kind; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064001-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
my mother : to look for me on my way                    Davis, Walter; Minute Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85482-1) BB-B5965 RCA INT-1085
got too much root for me    You hair all                Davis, Walter; Root Man Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91430-1) BB-B6040 RCA INT-1085
room in your heart for me : mama you loving             Davis, Walter; Please Don't Mistreat Me; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049323-1) BB-B8664 Yz L-1025
to love and care for me    Just as happy                Dickson, Tom; Death Bell Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400355-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
you to work hard : for me and my brother                Edwards, Joe; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817-B) OK-8163 Sw S-1240
kindling : make a fire for me Cook your own             Edwards, Susie; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817-B) OK-8163 Sw S-1240
and she didn't care for me Vernita : could anything     Estes, Sleepy John; Vernita Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62463-A) De-7342 Cor CP-58
you : I was worried for me You know by                  Estes, Sleepy John; I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62464-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
little Martha Hardin's house for me She's a hard-working Estes, Sleepy John; Fire Department Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63650-A) De-7571 Sw S-1220
old mother : it's hard for me to eat that               Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
daddy : is sweet enough for me One John in              Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
is a cloudy day for me I went to                        Gibson, Cleo; Nothing But the Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402312) OK-8700 Sw S-1240
fooled me just enough : for me to take your             Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
different : you don't care for me no more But           Gibson, Clifford; Stop Your Rambling; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (486-A) QRS-R7083 Yz L-1027
fooled me just enough : for me to take your             Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
this ain't no place for me : I'm going back             Gibson, Clifford; Drayman Blues; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57175-2) Vi-V38562 Yz L-1027
I think it's time for me : to make my                   Gibson, Clifford; Keep Your Windows Pinned; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57757) Vi-V38612 Yz L-1006
you going to long for me You going to                   Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
reckless : and nobody cares for me Some people like     Gibson, Clifford; Society Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57760- ) Vi-38612 Yz L-1027
go Don't you looking : for me no more    Me             Gillum, Bill Jazz; It Looks Bad for You; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064741- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
I got : sweet enough for me     Ooh : my baby           Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Voice Throwin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15219) Pm-12802 Yz L-1010
that's the sweetest baby for me     I feel worried      Henry, Hound Head; My Silver Dollar Mama; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2452- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
would be too tight for me I'm slipping slipping         Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Blind Pig Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146050-1) Co-14372-D CC-36
Listen here professor : play for me those blues Now     Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Hurry and Bring It Back Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146055-2) Co-14372-D CC-36
Brown My baby looks for me : at any old                 Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); She's Gone Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147306-1) Co-14461-D RBF RF-15
only one : to ??? for me I was down                     Hill, Bertha Chippie; Lonesome Weary Blues; Chicago, 26 Nov. 1926; (9972-A) OK-8453 CC-32
baby won't you look for me The way I'm                  Hurt, Mississippi John; Ain't No Tellin'; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401471-A) OK-8759 Bio BLP-C4
on the local : look for me on the gine                  Jackson, Papa Charlie; Texas Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1925; (11031-?) Pm-12335 Yz L-1029
Don't forget : to ask for me Now she's a                Jackson, Papa Charlie; Skoodle Um Skoo; Chicago, c. July 1927; (4670-1) Pm-12501 Bio BLP-12042
be long You look for me : I'll be gone                  Jackson, Papa Charlie; Ash Tray Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20604-2) Pm-12660 Bio BLP-12042
want : is sweet enough for me I ain't no                Jackson, Jim; I'm Wild About My Lovin'; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45416-1) Vi-V38505 His HLP-32
to do Don't look for me on Sunday : I                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Chock House Blues; Chicago, c. May or June 1926; (2558-2) Pm-12373 Mil MLP-2007
pretty mama look around for me The woman I              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3090-2) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007
can you make arrangements for me I got a                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524-B) OK-8455 RBF RF-1
can't you make arrangements for me    I'm sitting here  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
can't you make arrangements for me I got a              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
I believe he's looking for me : he's up all             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Mean Jumper Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20380-2) Pm-12631 Mil MLP-2007
furniture : didn't left nothing for me to sit down      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Empty House Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21200-1) Pm-12946 Rt RL-335
anything in this world for me But these evil-hearted    Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
anything in this world for me But these evil-hearted    Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-2) ARC-7-03-56 Co C-30034
You laid a passway for me : now what are                Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654
sweet baby will wait for me Maybe someone else          Jones, Maggie; Dallas Blues; New York, 17 Sept. 1925; (140952-3) Co-14114-D VJM VLP-25
babe got the blues for me For she went                  Jordan, Charley; Big Four Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5837- ) Vo-1511 Yz L-1030
to cook no meat for me Because she's so                 Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
you honey : good meat for me I said hoo                 Jordan, Charley; I Couldn't Stay Here; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18980- ) ARC-6-09-61 Yz L-1021
going to save it for me and my baby                     Kelly, Jack; Red Ripe Tomatoes; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13714-2) Ba-32844 OJL-4
you fix this thing for me I'd give anything             Lucas, Jane; Fix It; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17278-A) Ch-16215 Riv RM-8803
please fly down south for me If you don't               McClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107- ) BB-B9037 RCA LPV-518
woman : she wouldn't do for me I'm going back           McCoy, Joe; When the Levee Breaks; New York, 18 June 1929; (148711-1) Co-14439-D BC-1
letter : she didn't care for me You see my              McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101
woman do not care for me Baby : baby what               MacFarland, Barrel House Buck; I Got to Go Blues; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1934; (C-9321- ) De-7013 OJL-20
even give a darn for me I used to                       McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
pretty mama look around for me You can't never          McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
even give a darn for me I used to                       McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
my women : been working for me I got a                  Martin, Carl; Badly Mistreated Man; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-881-2) OK-8961 Yz L-1016
That that you had for me : the other night              Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-772-A) Vo-1476 Pal PL-101
a-here : what you expect for me to do Want              Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-772-A) Vo-1476 Pal PL-101
me a bungalow : just for me and my bumblebee            Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-773- ) Vo-1476 His HLP-2
That that you had for me : the other night              Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You-No. 2; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6010-A) Vo-1556 His HLP-2
a-here : what you expect for me to do Want              Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You-No. 2; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6010-A) Vo-1556 His HLP-2
Chickasaw have done done for me She done stole          Memphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9382- ) De-7019 Cor CP-58
pretty mama : waiting there for me Now there's nothing  Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Vicksburg Blues No. 2; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94420-1) BB-B6072 Yz L-1028
let your daddy be For me I may find                     Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mama You Don't Mean Me No Good; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94421-1) BB-B6072 CC-35
find someone : that cares for me I ain't no             Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mama You Don't Mean Me No Good; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94421-1) BB-B6072 CC-35
the less she care for me Now boys if                    Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
even known She fell for me a raggedy stranger           Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
you a little lonesome for me too : so we                Moore, Whistlin' Alex; It Wouldn't Be So Hard; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149562-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
have someone to care for me : don't want you            Moore, Alice; Kid Man Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-171-2) Pm-13107 CC-37
Tell her to pray for me : forgive me for                Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
nobody : thirty-four have done for me Took my roll      Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
this ain't the place for me Your mama tell              Petties, Arthur; Out on Santa Fe-Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41907-2) Vi-21282 Rt RL-314
now setting out hooks for me Well I went                Petway, Robert; Catfish Blues; Chicago, 28 Mar. 1941; (059476-1) BB-B8838 Yz L-1038
poor heart is aching for me My black woman              Pullum, Joe; Black Gal What Makes Your Head So Hard???-- No. 2; San Antonio, 3 Apr. 1934; (82786-?) BB-B5592 Rt RL-327
you'll play : that thing for me    I want all           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Down in the Basement; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2627-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
just play the blues for me    Take all my               Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Slow Driving Moan; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4709-1) Pm-12526 Mil MLP-2001
papa to do Want for me to beg rob                       Shade, Will; Sometimes I Think I Love You; Chicago, 9 June 1927; (38657-1) Vi-20809 OJL-19
tell mama to send for me I'm broke and                  Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
City man : a-waiting there for me He's got white        Smith, Clara; Kansas City Man Blues; New York, 2 Oct. 1923; (81222-6) Co-12-D VJM VLP-15
forgive me : do that for me if you please               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6405-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
got a jockey : riding for me He mounts his              Smith, Trixie; Ride Jockey Ride; New York, Dec. 1924; (1977-?) Pm-12245 CC-29
the world she cared for me Now will you                 Spaulding, Henry; Biddle Street Blues; Chicago, c. 6 May 1929; (C-3450- ) Br-7085 OJL-20
and grind some more for me Grind it north               Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-A) OK unissued Spi LP-2001
and grind some more for me Grind it north               Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-C) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
this ain't no place for me Well I'm going               Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001
You going to look for me : I'll be a                    Stevens, Vol; Beale Street Mess Around; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40320-1) Vi-21066 Rt RL-322
long You will call for me : and I'll be                 Stevens, Vol; Papa Long Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41889-2) Vi-21278 Rt RL-322
right : you're sweet enough for me I'm going to         Stokes, Frank; Bunker Hill Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55574-1) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
says you better work for me : I asked old               Thomas, Henry; Arkansas; Chicago, c. early July 1927; (   ) Vo-1286 Rt RL-312
lock them blues up for me I got northern                Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Lock and Key Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20336-3) Pm-12637 Yz L-1032
woman : fry no meat for me You know black               Thompson, Edward; Seven Sister Blues; New York, c. 23 Oct. 1929; (GEX-2413) Pm-12873 Yz L-1006
mama : some whiskey skey for me Because my good         unknown artist (George Bullet Williams); Touch Me Light Mama; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20590-2) Pm-12680 OJL-2
you will be longing for me You will long                Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
me You will long for me : but I will                    Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
you going to long for me You going to                   Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I'll Be Gone Long Gone; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1565-1) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
day baby : you'll long for me     I got a               Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I'll Be Gone Long Gone; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1565-1) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
Said she got something for me : she going to            Virgial, Otto; Little Girl in Rome; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96240-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802
you must save it for me You can invite                  Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
if you save it for me : I'll work like                  Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
if you save it for me    Sophisticated mama : don't     Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
the things : you do for me Early this morning           Waters, Ethel; You Can't Do What My Last Man Did; New York, c. June 1923; (A) BS-14151 Bio BLP-12022
you going to care for me  And it's hey                  Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Stingy Woman-Blues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (37942-1) Vi-20552 Rt RL-322
to cook no pie for me  Because black is                 Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Turpentine Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40322-2) Vi-21134 Yz L-1008
they are sweet enough for me  Well well well            Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Hang My Clothes on No Barbed Wire Line; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6489-A) Vo-1649 Say SDR-191
she could mix it for me so nice  Mmm                    Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Hang My Clothes on No Barbed Wire Line; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6489-A) Vo-1649 Say SDR-191
baby : you may look for me most any day                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sleepless Nights Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11519-A) Vo-1727 Yz L-1030
time away  Ooo look for me tomorrow : I'll be           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sleepless Nights Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11519-A) Vo-1727 Yz L-1030
please save it all for me  I mix this                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Cocktail Man Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90173-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
matter : she didn't care for me  Corrine Corinna : what Wiggins, James Boodle It; Corrine Corrina Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-103-2) Pm-12916 Her H-205
And that's no way : for me to get along                 Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
And that's no way : for me to get along                 Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
And that's no way : for me to get along                 Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
that be no way : for me to get along                    Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
me a ticket : oh for me and my friend                   Wilkins, Robert; Get Away Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-742-B) Br-7158 OJL-11
if there any chance for me  Think about me              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
man please do that for me  Well I say                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Insurance Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030856-1) BB-B8034 RCA INT-1088
if you do that for me : I won't have                    Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
please drop one down for me  Now you know               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
treat like mine done for me  He had me                  Willis, Ruth Mary; Painful Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151907-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037
Scoop it : pretty mama for me     Going to take         Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); Scoop It; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2607-4) Pm-12379 His HLP-1
the water : they're crying for meat and bread And       Shade, Will; Better Leave That Stuff Alone; Memphis, 24 Sept. 1928; (47092- ) Vi-21725 Mam S-3803
your knees and ask for mercy : because the judge        Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 1; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7238-A) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
for Tennessee M is for mighty bad weather : boys        Stokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45421-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308
She's the dreamingest gal : for miles around Little Laura Estes, Sleepy John; Little Laura Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064925-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
had women and friends for miles around Yeah now         Fuller, Blind Boy; You Got to Have Your Dollar; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3140-A) OK-05712 His HLP-31
troubles to You're walking for miles : no place to      Henderson, Katherine; Have You Ever Felt That Way; Long Island City, c. Oct. 1928; (257-A) QRS-7023 His HLP-21
been rambling : ooo wee for miles around She been       Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-2) ARC-7-10-65 Yz L-1026
been rambling : ooo wee for miles around Now she        Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-3) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
money: you've got friends for miles around But any      McClure, Matthew; Prisoner's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18798) Ch-18514 Riv RM-8819
I even had friends for miles around  Well all           Williams, Joe; I Won't Be in Hard Luck No More; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07664-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
town : but it's not for mine Going back to              Hurt, Mississippi John; Avalon Blues; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401473-B) OK-8759 Bio BLP-C4
get a day's help for mine Oh some folks                 Lincoln, Charley; Jealous Hearted Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145103-2) Co-14305-D RBF RF-9
take a down-home man for mine I got the                 Smith, Trixie; Choo Choo Blues; New York, Dec. 1924; (1978-3) Pm-12245 CC-29
well faro always hollering for mine all the time        Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
I got a girl for Monday Tuesday : Wednesday Thursday    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Chock House Blues; Chicago, c. May or June 1926; (2558-2) Pm-12373 Mil MLP-2007
you kept on asking for more And now I'm                 Bogan, Lucille; Tired as I Can Be; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15505-1) Ba-33313 His HLP-4
to loving : they cry for more Even laid the             McCoy, Joe; My Daddy Was a Movin' Man; Chicago, 22 Oct. 1936; (90949-A) De-7251 AH-77
he made me cry for more Mmm : don't stay                Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-773- ) Vo-1476 His HLP-2
strings If it weren't for mortar : and for store-bought Henderson, Katherine; St. Louis Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (236-A) QRS-R7024 His HLP-21
mustache : ooo well mistreated for Mr so-and-so  I say  Williams, Joe; I Won't Be in Hard Luck No More; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07664-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
twenty-nine They arrest me for murder : I ain't never   Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
they've got me accused for murder : and I haven't       McTell, Blind Willie; Death Cell Blues; New York, 19 Sept. 1933; (14049-1) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
town    Got me accused for murder : and stealing was    Sykes, Roosevelt; Skeet and Garret; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403312-A) OK-8749 Yz L-1033
the air They called for music : but no jazz             Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
I got the blues for my baby : she got                   Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
along the road Looking : for my room and board          Beaman, Lottie; Rolling Log Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14162) Ge-6624 OJL-6
I've got the blues : for my sweet man in                Beaman, Lottie; Rolling Log Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14162) Ge-6624 OJL-6
the road Just looking : for my room and board           Beaman, Lottie; Rollin' Log Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC-605- ) Br-7147 Yz L-1018
I've got the blues : for my sweet man in                Beaman, Lottie; Rollin' Log Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC-605- ) Br-7147 Yz L-1018
dough All I do for my baby : don't satisfy              Blake, Blind; No Dough Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20559-1) Pm-12723 Bio BLP-12031
Going to keep it for my daddy : ain't going             Bogan, Lucille; Coffee Grindin' Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3461- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
He would pay me for my stuff : when the                 Bogan, Lucille; Stew Meat Blues; New York, 8 Mar. 1935; (17013-1) Ba-33448 Rt RL-317
and day I reached for my sugar : and the                Bracey, Ishman; The Four Day Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45461-2) Vi-V38560 Yz L-1007
send send down soon : for my old-time used-to-be Lord   Bracey, Ishman; Woman Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-239-2) Pm-12970 OJL-2
sweetest juice Black hair : for my prejudice    Martha's sitting Bunn, Teddy; It's Sweet Like So; New York, 7 Apr. 1930; (59739-1) Vi-V38592 His HLP-5
rounders clean    I'm longing for my sugar : and I      Carr, Leroy; Longing for My Sugar; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16434-1) Vo-02875 Yz L-1036
trouble : I've take it for my name If you               Chatman, Lonnie; It's a Pain to Me; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1545-2) Pm-13143 Bio BLP-12041
it's blues : woke me for my telephone I got             Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
wet I looked around for my baby : daddy I               Cole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1998-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
and nights I'm looking for my good gal : come           Collins, Sam; Riverside Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12740) Ge-6167 OJL-10
the county jail Looking for my Louise : to come         Edwards, Big Boy Teddy; Louise; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (80608-1) BB-B5826 CC-3
I would use you : for my man awhile Now                 Estes, Sleepy John; Milk Cow Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59918- ) Vi-V38614 RBF RF-202
call the fire department : for my house is burning      Estes, Sleepy John; Fire Department Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63650-A) De-7571 Sw S-1220
I got a rock for my pillow : treetop for                Evans, Joe; Shook It This Morning Blues; New York, 21 May 1931; (10665-2) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
for my pillow : treetop for my bed I ain't              Evans, Joe; Shook It This Morning Blues; New York, 21 May 1931; (10665-2) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
some lonesome place Than for my man : keeps treating    Florence, Nellie ; Midnight Weeping Blues; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146175-2) Co-14342-D OJL-6
bail Then I sent for my friend : please spare           Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
went to the doctor : for my misery Said it's            Gibson, Clifford; Old Time Rider; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57176-2) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
didn't have to look for my buddy : ooo well             Gillum, Bill Jazz; Me and My Buddy; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064742- ) BB-B8872 RCA INT-1177
wouldn't mistreat you baby : for my weight in gold      House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
and day I felt for my rider : she done                  Howell, Peg Leg; Tishamingo Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143117-1) Co-14194-D RBF RF-9
in the station : waiting for my train I was             Howell, Peg Leg; Away from Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148273-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
I wear a scorpion for my watch fob : a                  Jackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (21045-2) Pm-12721 Bio BLP-12042
watch fob : a rattlesnake for my chain I scares         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (21045-2) Pm-12721 Bio BLP-12042
in the mine Slave for my woman : till I'm               James, Frank; Poor Coal Passer; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01893-1) BB-B7116 Yz L-1015
me    If I send for my baby : and she                   James, Skip; 22-20 Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-765-1) Pm-13066 Bio BLP-12029
up this morning : rambling for my shoes The little      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2475-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
long hall I'm screaming for my mama : can't make        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lock Step Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20815-2) Pm-12679 Mil MLP-2004
I'm almost dying : gasping for my breath And that       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Hangman's Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20816-2) Pm-12679 Mil MLP-2004
break at me : groped for my pocketknife One had         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Fence Breakin' Yellin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15672) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
And when I went for my gun : you ought                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Fence Breakin' Yellin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15672) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
time    If I send for my baby : and she                 Johnson, Robert; 32-20 Blues; San Antonio, 26 Nov. 1936; (SA-2616-1) ARC-7-04-60 Co CL-1654
this morning : feeling around for my shoes Know by      Johnson, Robert; Walkin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2630-1) Vo-03601 Co CL-1654
I've got the blues for my baby : my babe                Jordan, Charley; Big Four Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5837- ) Vo-1511 Yz L-1030
my knees I looking for my babe on Indian                Kelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13712-1) Ba-32844 Rt RL-316
started down Beale Looking for my girl : Lord that      Lewis, Furry; Jellyroll; probably New York, 28 May 1927; (   ) Vo-1115 RBF RF-11
on the roof Looking for my stuff : but it               McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5820-A) Vo-1570 His HLP-32
lady : I'm just looking for my man I got                Moore, Rosie Mae; Mad Dog Blues; New Orleans, c. Dec. 1928; (NOR-760) Br-7049 Rt RL-329
for me : forgive me for my sin Tell her                 Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
next train south : look for my clothes home If          Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
wouldn't mistreat you : baby for my weight in gold      Patton, Charley; Screamin' and Hollerin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15214) Pm-12805 Yz L-1020
do Lord : ah fight for my life But when                 Patton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-77-1) Pm-12953 Yz L-1001
the way Hey : hey For my own easy rider                 Perkins, Gertrude; No Easy Rider Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1927; (145340-1) Co-14313-D Fwy FJ-2802
up this morning : looking for my darn old shoes         Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bessemer Bound Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2373-2) Pm-12374 Mil MLP-2001
stay I'll come back : for my daddy some day             Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Gone Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4691-2) Pm-12526 Mil MLP-2001
to stay I long for my daddy : somewhere    I            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Gone Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4691-2) Pm-12526 Mil MLP-2001
to save my thing : for my particular use Yes            Shade, Will; What's the Matter; Memphis, 17 Sept. 1929; (55530-2) Vi-V38551 Jo SM-3104
evening sun go down For my baby : he's done             Smith, Bessie; St. Louis Blues-Part; New York, c. Aug. 1929; (NY-???- ) Ci-J1016 or 17 Jo SM-3098
low as a coat For my home ain't here                    Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
to please forgive me for my sin You know                Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010
Well he quit me for my best friend : and                Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
way I know ??? for my milkcow : I don't                 Spruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793-A) OK-8422 Yz L-1038
my bed You yearn for my pillow daddy : just             Spruell, Freddie; Muddy Water Blues; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9908-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
for you Well now for my breakfast : give me             Stokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4774-2) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
hand I was looking for my woman : found her             Sykes, Roosevelt; 44 Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402451-A) OK-8702 His HLP-5
lonely : day by day For my mother : in every            Thomas, Hociel; Listen to Ma; Chicago, 24 Feb. 1926; (9521-A) OK-8346 Bio BLP-C6
it is too late For my woman I love                      Virgial, Otto; Bad Notion Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96241-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802
and the green is for my rambling mind    Says           Washboard Sam; Flying Crow Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064480-1) BB-B8844 BC-10
me I work hard for my money : I spends                  Washboard Sam; Let Me Play Your Vendor; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070375-1) BB-B8967 RCA LPV-577
woman's can  I work for my woman : she's so             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
boss will pay me for my seed     Lord it                White, Joshua; Welfare Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14902-2) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
place : and I'm looking for my mother's grave  Well     White, Washington; Strange Place Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2978-A) Vo-05526 Co C-30036
hand  I was looking for my woman : involved with        Wiggins, James Boodle It; Forty-Four Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15768-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
cot's ready : keep it for myself Mama I done            Bell, Ed; Mamlish Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (4816-3) Pm-12524 OJL-14
my baby : married her for myself Then if I              Estes, Sleepy John; Watcha Doin'; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59967- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
and I want you for myself If I didn't                   Green, Lil; If I Didn't Love You; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064728-1) BB-B8865 RCA LPV-574
I got just enough for myself I'm going to               Johnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043-A) OK-8677 CC-30
plans Keep a quarter for myself : have to give          Jones, Maggie; Four Flushing Papa; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140104-2) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23
got this man : all for myself Call my man               Lucas, Jane; Leave My Man Alone; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17286) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
and I love you for myself And I'd rather                McClennan, Tommy; Black Minnie; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053742-1) BB-B8704 Rt RL-305
Mozelle : I love you for myself Every time I            McClennan, Tommy; Mozelle Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074100- ) BB-B9015 Rt RL-314
long But I know for myself : and your front             Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
rather go and see for myself When I leave               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
day : talk to you for myself If you don't               Stokes, Frank; Bunker Hill Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55574-1) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
and I loved her for myself  Well now now                Wheatstraw, Peetie; Mama's Advice; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6487-A) Vo-1620 BC-4
night : and we talked for nearly an hour  She           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
She spent a dime for neckbones : and ninety cents       Shade, Will; Better Leave That Stuff Alone; Memphis, 24 Sept. 1928; (47092- ) Vi-21725 Mam S-3803
folks got to crying For Nehi women : stays on           Stokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45421-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308
if it hadn't've been for Nell Lay awake at              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Prison Cell Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20388-2) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
if it hadn't've been for Nell I'm getting tired         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Prison Cell Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20388-2) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
The whistle was blowing for New Year : around twelve    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Happy New Year Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20819-2) Pm-12692 Bio BLP-12000
that thing Trains rolled for New York : half past       Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Streamline Train; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
right And I'm headed for New Orleans Louisiana : I'm    Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
I have been walking : for nights and days Thinking      Gillum, Bill Jazz; I'll Get Along Somehow; Aurora, Ill., 16 Dec. 1938; (030827- ) BB-B8106 RCA INT-1177
raining : it has been for nights and days Thousand      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4491-5) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
to sign him up for ninety-nine  years That's what       Johnson, Edith North; Honeydripper Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15561) Pm-12823 Mil MLP-2018
you to the pen for ninety-nine    Come and kiss         Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
you need not ask for no small favors : just             Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
babe : don't play me for no fool Lord I                 Dean, Joe; I'm So Glad I'm Twenty-One Years Old Today; Chicago, c. 7 Aug. 1930; (C-5991- ) Vo-1544 Yz L-1028
don't you take me for no fool I'm not                   Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
Don't you ask them for no favor : they even             Ledbetter, Huddie; T. B. Woman Blues; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17180-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
knees I ain't crying for no religion : Lordy give       McTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151905-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
knees I ain't crying for no religion : Lordy give       McTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14036-2) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
part I wouldn't work : for no human being Neither       Martin, Carl; Badly Mistreated Man; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-881-2) OK-8961 Yz L-1016
fighters : don't play Joe for no fool If he             Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
please don't play me for no fool Don't forget           Memphis Minnie; Man You Won't Give Me No Money; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1388-2) Vo-03474 BC-1
Didn't get this man : for nobody else I got             Lucas, Jane; Leave My Man Alone; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17286) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
day you get weak for no-good women : that's the         Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
way you get weak for no-good women : that's the         Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
night I got one for noontime : to treat your            McTell, Blind Willie; Three Women Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (47185-2) Vi-V38001 Yz L-1005
dream the other way For now I've been mistreated        McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
to Vicksburg : please ask for old dripper king For      Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
sweet jellyroll I asked for one : she brought me        Jackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2145-1) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
been in this jailhouse : for one solid year The         Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL-689-A) Br-7044 Rt RL-312
grinder : I've been waiting for Organ grinder organ grinder Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-A) OK unissued Spi LP-2001
grinder : I've been waiting for Organ grinder organ grinder Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-C) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
see : the girl I'm for painted about I be               Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
The more you do for people : the less they              Jackson, Jim; This Mornin' She Was Gone; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45417-1) Vi-V38003 His HLP-32
The more you do for people : the less they              Jackson, Jim; This Mornin' She Was Gone; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45417-2) Vi-V38003 His HLP-5
keeps on walking : looking for places where they fuss   Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Corn Whiskey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-127- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
meet you : he's ready for plenty hell    Hey all        Memphis Minnie; Reachin' Pete; Chicago, 27 May 1935; (90018- ) De-7102 Mam S-3803
away It was crying for poor boy McTell : some           McTell, Blind Willie; Drive Away Blues; Atlanta, 26 Nov. 1929; (56599-1) Vi-V38580 Yz L-1005
That's when you'll call for poor Walter : but he        Vincson, Walter; Overtime Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-178) Br-7141 Yz L-1007
??? day  Well look for poor Joe down north              Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
string If it wasn't for powder : and this store-bought  Jackson, Jim; St. Louis Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-805- ) Vo-1477 Yz L-1003
her apron strings Wasn't for powder : and this store-bought Smith, Bessie; The St. Louis Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140241-1) Co-14064-D Co CL-855
her apron strings Wasn't for powder : and this store-bought Smith, Bessie; St. Louis Blues-Part; New York, c. Aug. 1929; (NY-???- ) Ci-J1016 or 17 Jo SM-3098
no-good man she'll fall for : pretty soon she'll go     Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
Now when I left for Richmond : the weather was          Estes, Sleepy John; Special Agent; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63654-A) De-7491 RBF RF-1
children : flagging freight trains for rides Carmen got a Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
on my door : barbecue for sale I'm talking about        Bogan, Lucille; Barbecue Bess; New York, 6 Mar. 1935; (16984-1) Ba-33475 Yz L-1017
the wall : saying liquor for sale I never seen          Chatman, Bo; Sales Tax; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82635-1) BB-B5453 Yz L-1014
the door : sweet patuni for sale Lord I'm wild          Weaver, Curley; Sweet Patunia; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147304-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
going to save it for Sally : he will be                 Curry, Ben; Fat Mouth Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1236-2) Pm-13118 Rt RL-325
let you get salt for salt And if you                    Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
freight train baby : bounded for Santa Fe That's when   Bradley, Tommie; Pack Up Your Trunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., 27 Oct. 1930; (17206) Ch-16149 Yz L-1019
couldn't buy no ticket : for shaking that thing I       Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); New Shake that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1555-2) Pm-13143 Bio BLP-12041
the blues for me For she went and caught                Jordan, Charley; Big Four Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5837- ) Vo-1511 Yz L-1030
I did the wood-cutting for : she wants me back          McClennan, Tommy; Cross Cut Saw Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064885- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
get mad with you For she's three times seven            Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
project : begging the relief for shoes  Because the rock Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working on the Project; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91164-A) De-7311 BC-4
you cannot get sold for slaves    Woman you been        Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Got to Help Me Some; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064000-1) BB-B8834 RCA-730.581
girl I been crazy for : slipped away to the             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Skinny Woman; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07654- ) BB-B7012 BC-20
tired : of fattening frogs for snakes After these long  Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); I See My Great Mistake; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053595-1) BB-B8645 RCA-730.581
place to go  Not for so much talk : but                 Wilkins, Robert; New Stock Yard Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-107- ) Vo-03223 OJL-21
to trade a cam : for some of my stew                    Bogan, Lucille; Stew Meat Blues; New York, 8 Mar. 1935; (17013-1) Ba-33448 Rt RL-317
left all alone Dying for some loving : and the          Calloway, Blanche; Lonesome Lovesick; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9459-A) OK-8279 CC-32
heart is aching : breaking for some news My heart       Calloway, Blanche; Lonesome Lovesick; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9459-A) OK-8279 CC-32
love the best Turkey's for some : ??? France Where      Coleman, Lonnie; Wild About My Loving; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148259-2) Co-14440-D Rt RL-318
in her hand Looking for some sergeant : to release      Collins, Sam; Midnight Special Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13035) Ge-6307 OJL-10
you away A nickel for some sugar : a dime               Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
some sugar : a dime for some rice I'm going             Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
close : you then head for some moonshine joint    I'm   Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
left all alone Dying for some loving : and the          Hill, Bertha Chippie; Lovesick Blues; Chicago, 26 Nov. 1926; (9971-A) OK-8453 CC-32
heart is aching : breaking for some news My heart       Hill, Bertha Chippie; Lovesick Blues; Chicago, 26 Nov. 1926; (9971-A) OK-8453 CC-32
till your woman falls for some no-good man A            Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
see me : you looking for some soap    Well it's         Jordan, Charley; Keep It Clean-No. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-141- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
mother bedbug : Lord praying for some more to eat       Lewis, Furry; Mean Old Bedbug Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1134 Rt RL-333
you done your cooking : for some other man Just         Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Go Away Woman; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1554-1) Pm-13152 Bio BLP-12041
good man quit me : for somebody else And I'm            Bogan, Lucille; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, late Mar. 1930; (C-5562-A) Br-7210 Rt RL-317
gal trying quit me : for somebody else Now I'm          Carr, Leroy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6086-B) Vo-1541 Yz L-1015
woman : he'll frame her for somebody else Something about Johnson, Lonnie; Crowin' Rooster Blues; Chicago, 7 Feb. 1941; (059205-1) BB-B8804 RCA LPV-518;
Kelly : and he'll work for somebody else I'm going      Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
well well left me for somebody else  I don't            Wheatstraw, Peetie; First and Last Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1257-2) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
she done quit me : for somebody else  Now and           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064493- ) BB-B8822 BC-3
to do I'm looking for someone to love : who             Gross, Helen; Strange Man; New York, c. July 1924; (31590-1) Ajax-17050 VJM VLP-40
their back on you for someone else My mother            Johnson, Lonnie; Friendless and Blue; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63517-A) De-7487 Sw S-1225
go Said I wait for Soo Lord : honey by                  Walker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009-B) OK-8828 Yz L-1009
church : just to work for soul But now we               Estes, Sleepy John; Time Is Drawing Near; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93005-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
all    You is built for speed : and fast just           Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
horse : I ain't built for speed But I got               Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
when it comes time : for spending my dough You          Hart, Hattie; I Let My Daddy Do That; New York, 13 Sept. 1934; (15899- ) Vo-02855 Mam S-3803
craw : I goes there for spending place I find           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Saturday Night Spender Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21201-2) Pm-12771 Rt RL-335
and everything I could for spite I would go             Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
weren't for mortar : and for store-bought hair Why the  Henderson, Katherine; St. Louis Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (236-A) QRS-R7024 His HLP-21
I'll give you sugar for sugar : let you get             Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
tea Black my eye for supper : then you're pleasing      Smith, Trixie; You've Got to Beat Me to Keep Me; New York, c. Feb. 1925; (2015-2) Pm-12256 CC-29
got to make your for sure down And you                  Bogan, Lucille; Pot Hound Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3462- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
couldn't blow Great life for sure : when time was       King David; What's That Tastes Like Gravy; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404664-A) OK-8913 RBF RF-6
baby : and I know for sure But these creeping           Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
Don't blame me mama : for talking out my head           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bed Springs Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15664) Pm-12872 Mel MLP-7324
joy : here I come for tea For I didn't                  Bennett, Will; Real Estate Blues; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-128- ) Vo-1464 Rt RL-334
breakfast : knock me down for tea Black my eye          Smith, Trixie; You've Got to Beat Me to Keep Me; New York, c. Feb. 1925; (2015-2) Pm-12256 CC-29
for Texas : and T for Tennessee I'm not after           Bird, Billy; Alabama Blues-Part 1; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (147325-1) Co-14418-D His HLP-5
now : and it's T for Tennessee Lord bless that          Brown, Willie; Future Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-418-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
T for Texas : T for Tennessee T for the                 Chatman, Bo; Shake 'Em On Down; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027869-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1034
I got a T for Tennessee Know I got                      Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
T for Texas : T for Tennessee M is for                  Stokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45421-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308
worried long    Now T for Texas : and T for             Bird, Billy; Alabama Blues-Part 1; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (147325-1) Co-14418-D His HLP-5
myself And it's T for Texas now : and it's              Brown, Willie; Future Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-418-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
there's a big T for Texas : T for Tennessee             Chatman, Bo; Shake 'Em On Down; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027869-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1034
yard Well it's T for Texas Lord : I got                 Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
do Well now T for Texas : T for Tennessee               Stokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45421-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308
that I could do : for that old bull has                 Arnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues-No. 4; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90316-A) De-7163 CC-25
daylight I done everything for that woman : still she   Black Boy Shine (Harold Holiday); Sugarland Blues; San Antonio, 20 Nov. 1936; (SA-2551-1) Vo-03417 BC-7
fat Can't blame nobody : for that I want your           Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Second-Hand Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16221) Ge-7130 Riv RM-8803
on some mountain : holler for that woman back Two       Evans, Joe; Shook It This Morning Blues; New York, 21 May 1931; (10665-2) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
the best to telephone For that fast mail train          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
travel in my sleep For that brown across town           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Struck Sorrow Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20039-2) Pm-12541 Rt RL-335
to sing no more For that stack of dollars               Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
floor If it wasn't for that cat : I wouldn't            Memphis Minnie; Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1386-1) Vo-03581 Pal PL-101
they got me ready : for that Parchman train I           Patton, Charley; Hammer Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-47-2) Pm-12998 Yz L-1020
heart is aching : all for that man What makes           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Honey Where You Been So Long; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (1701-2) Pm-12200 BYG-529.078
on Beale Street : crying for that old canned heat       Shade, Will; Better Leave That Stuff Alone; Memphis, 24 Sept. 1928; (47092- ) Vi-21725 Mam S-3803
neckbones : and ninety cents for that old canned heat   Shade, Will; Better Leave That Stuff Alone; Memphis, 24 Sept. 1928; (47092- ) Vi-21725 Mam S-3803
you here no more For that creeping rattlesnake : done   Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
to sing no more For that creeping rattlesnake : done    Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
a real good woman : for that thirty-five year old       Short, Jaydee; Grand Daddy Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11479-A) Vo-1708 Yz L-1018
rough I won't stand : for that caveman stuff    Don't   Smith, Laura; Gonna Put You Right in Jail; New York, c. early Feb. 1927; (7074-2) Ba-1977 VJM VLP-40
All I hate you for : that three six and                 Sykes, Roosevelt; 3 6 and 9; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-449-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
know Yes I'm looking for that bully : lay me            Thomas, Henry; Bob McKinney; Chicago, Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1138 OJL-3
me down I'm looking for that bully : and that           Thomas, Henry; Bob McKinney; Chicago, Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1138 OJL-3
for you : get ready for the electric chair    I         Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
town When she blows for the crossing : I'm going        Bell, Ed; Mean Conductor Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (4820-1) Pm-12546 Yz L-1006
women : and it goes for the men Don't fool              Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
got the Georgia blues : for the plow and the            Blake, Blind; Georgia Bound; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15466) Pm-12824 Bio BLP-12037
coming : and I jumped for the door But I                Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1099-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
they will stay changed : for the rest of my             Carr, Leroy; Hard Hearted Papa; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16417-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
T for Tennessee T for the girl : she didn't             Chatman, Bo; Shake 'Em On Down; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027869-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1034
She said she left for the border : down in              Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Empty Room Blues; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053593-1) BB-B8615 RCA-730.581
She's a beautiful woman : for the shape she's in        Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Jasper's Gal; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (059499-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
Rock Island blues : waiting for the Rock Island train   Coleman, Lonnie; Old Rock Island Blues; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148258-2) Co-14440-D RBF RF-15
a free transportation : looking for the train to ride   Coleman, Lonnie; Old Rock Island Blues; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148258-2) Co-14440-D RBF RF-15
her hand Two bits for the monkey : six bits             Cooksey, Robert; Dollar Blues; New York, c. 21 Mar. 1927; (E-22051) Br-7007 Rt RL-321
the governor he fought : for the plant of plenty        Estes, Sleepy John; Government Money; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62461-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
my sides Tear it for the young : tear it                Estes, Sleepy John; I Wanta Tear It All the Time; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62462-A) De-7342 Sw S-1219
the young : tear it for the old I can                   Estes, Sleepy John; I Wanta Tear It All the Time; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62462-A) De-7342 Sw S-1219
potful stew I played for the colored : I play           Estes, Sleepy John; Clean Up at Home; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63651-B) De-7516 Sw S-1220
the colored : I play for the white All you              Estes, Sleepy John; Clean Up at Home; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63651-B) De-7516 Sw S-1220
get me a woman : for the brand new coming               Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93009-A) De-7766 Sw S-1220
do Now he lawyers for the rich : he lawyers             Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
the rich : he lawyers for the poor He don't             Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
boys that make fertilizer for the ground Now the        Estes, Sleepy John; Working Man Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064926-1) BB-B8950 RBF RF-8
worries all the time For the gal I love                 Gillum, Bill Jazz; She Won't Treat Me Kind; Aurora, Ill., 16 Dec. 1938; (030826- ) BB-B8106 RCA INT-1177
to do I'm sorry for the time : I made                   Green, Lil; How Can I Go On; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064135-1) BB-B8790 RCA LPV-574
my hand I'm looking for the woman : ain't got           Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15
Now if it wasn't for the powder : store-bought hair     Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shave Em Dry; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10042-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
To spend your money : for the corn that the             Jackson, Jim; Bootlegging Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41904-2) Vi-21268 Rt RL-323
just getting ready : honey for the cypress grove    I   James, Skip; Cypress Grove Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-747-2) Pm-13088 Bio BLP-12029
rooster : he keeps crowing for the dawn of day          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
better watch his footsteps for the hen : now doggone    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
believe I'll wait here for the Katy Fly My              Jones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020120-1) BB-B7616 RCA INT-1175
a train : that's headed for the South Going back        Jones, Maggie; Box Car Blues; New York, 13 Nov. 1924; (140134-3) Co-14047-D VJM VLP-23
won't make me stay For the more you cry                 Lewis, Furry; Mr. Furry's Blues; probably New York, 28 May 1927; (   ) Vo-1115 Rt RL-323
I asked my captain : for the time of day                Lincoln, Charley; Chain Gang Trouble; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145108-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
out of the neighborhood For the woman I love            McCoy, Joe; You Got to Move-Part 1; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9380- ) De-7038 BC-1
I'm searching these deserts for the blues I'm going     McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
said hurry home brother : for the one you love          Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; West Texas Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02651-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
pass by She blowed for the crossing : then she          Patton, Charley; Heart Like Railroad Steel; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-50-1) Pm-12953 Her H-201
do a job roll for the man : and try                     Reynolds, Blind Joe; Outside Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-144-3) Pm-12927 OJL-8
a job and roll for the man : and try                    Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
I got a T for the best girl I                           Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
hear that elder say : for the laying her body           Richardson, Mooch; Burying Ground Blues; Memphis, 23 Mar. 1928; (400375-A) OK-8576 Mam S-3803
hand I am looking for the woman : that ain't            Shade, Will; I Can Beat You Plenty; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (55599- ) Vi-V38586 Rt RL-337
you If it wasn't for the poor man : Mr                  Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
the blues so bad : for the place that I                 Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
Got the backwoods blues : for the place way down        Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
Got the backwoods blues : for the folks I left          Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
I've got the blues : for the deep blue sea              Smith, Clara; Deep Blue Sea Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81931-3) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17
matter where I go For the lights in my                  Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
more And I'm going for the summer : won't be            Stevens, Vol; Beale Street Mess Around; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40320-1) Vi-21066 Rt RL-322
can't rest at night For the gal that I'm                Stokes, Frank; Mistreatin' Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45419-1) Vi-21672 Rt RL-308
bail She shook it for the judge : and put               Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); No Matter How She Done It; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11210-A) Vo-1699 Yz L-1039
is rising : people fleeing for the hills Lord the       Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
you lot of mouth For the line you are                   Washboard Sam; I'm Not the Lad; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064478-1) BB-B8878 RCA LPV-577
grown I'm too old for the orphan : and too              Washboard Sam; I've Been Treated Wrong; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070378-1) BB-B9007 RBF RF-1
orphan : and too young for the old folks' home          Washboard Sam; I've Been Treated Wrong; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070378-1) BB-B9007 RBF RF-1
too : have to work for the W P A                        Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); W. P. A. Blues; Chicago, 12 Feb. 1936; (C-1256-1) Vo-03186 BC-7
worries all the time  For the gal I'm loving            Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Worried About that Woman; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1937; (C-2032-1) Vo-04066 CC-3
me  I been listening for the last six months            Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Over to My House; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-265-1) Pm-12977 Yz L-1018
walk down the street  For the women looking at          Williamson, Sonny Boy; T. B. Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040532- ) BB-B8333 BC-20
They cook corn bread for their husbands : and biscuits  Alexander, Texas;  Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
their husbands : and biscuits for their men    I been   Alexander, Texas;  Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
They'll cook make one for their husband : they'll chicken Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
their husband : they'll chicken for their man    I runned Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
down in your britches For them womens going to          McPhail, Black Bottom; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11512-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019
I got the blues : for them poor old folks               Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
be delighted and pay for them : for I bet               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
you sleep so hard For these old blues : walking         McTell, Blind Willie; Mama, 'Tain't Long Fo' Day; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40310-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005
flames Showing their teeth : for they was glad I        Smith, Bessie; Blue Spirit Blues; New York, 11 Oct. 1929; (149134-3) Co-14527-D Co CL-858
drink all new year : for this whiskey they making       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Happy New Year Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20819-2) Pm-12692 Bio BLP-12000
one of your own For this man is my                      Johnson, Mary; Key to the Mountain Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-177-3) Pm-12996 Jo SM-3098
rock Find the ??? : for this bad luck I've              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Lucky Rock Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (1704-2) Pm-12215 BYG-529.078
my love is just for three She said daddy                Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Me, Myself, and I; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064004-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
that is a lie For three years he been                   Green, Lil; Country Boy Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064134-1) BB-B8754 RCA LPV-574
in this haunted house : for three long years today      Johnson, Lonnie; Blue Ghost Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63523-A) De-7537 AH-158
this old cat now : for three or four years              Memphis Minnie; Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1386-1) Vo-03581 Pal PL-101
I've been done it for three years I can                 Thomas, Jesse Babyface; Blue Goose Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (55326-2) Vi-V38555 Yz L-1032
too good a man : for to let that talk                   Barefoot Bill; Squabblin' Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150303-2) Co-14526-D OJL-14
to make corn liquor : for to tickle you gals            Black, Lewis; Corn Liquor Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145367-2) Co-14291-D Rt RL-327
to find another place : for to park your rotsy          Hill, Robert; I Had a Gal for the Last Fifteen Years; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02603-1) BB-B6741 His HLP-31
they made the plot For to poison her father             Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
the rain and snow : for to ease that thing              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Deceitful Brownskin Woman; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20065-2) Pm-12551 Bio BLP-12015
to talk and plead : for to keep him from                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Mean Jumper Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20380-2) Pm-12631 Mil MLP-2007
But papa's got something : for to find that mojo        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
take soap and water : for to keep it clean              Jordan, Charley; Keep It Clean-No. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-141- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
never take no woman : for to be your friend             Reed, Willie; Leavin' Home; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149544-1) Co unissued His HLP-17
around her burying ground For to hear that elder        Richardson, Mooch; Burying Ground Blues; Memphis, 23 Mar. 1928; (400375-A) OK-8576 Mam S-3803
I asked my captain : for to give me his                 Richardson, Mooch; Burying Ground Blues; Memphis, 23 Mar. 1928; (400375-A) OK-8576 Mam S-3803
no good woman : partner for to feel my care             Shade, Will; Memphis Boy-Blues; Chicago, 9 June 1927; (38659-1) Vi-20809 Rt RL-337
have no true-loving woman : for to pass your troubles   Short, Jaydee; Grand Daddy Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11479-A) Vo-1708 Yz L-1018
Just can't so it : for to strut that stuff              unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Giving It Away; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404683-A) OK-8908 OJL-19
wouldn't mistreat my woman : for to save nobody's soul  Virgial, Otto; Bad Notion Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96241-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802
baby must want me : for to be her lowdown               Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Memphis Jug-Blues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (37943-2) Vi-20576 Rt RL-322
Now I been waiting for tomorrow : look like tomorrow    Arnold, Kokomo; Tired of Runnin' from Door to Door; New York, 11 May 1938; (67346) De-7464 Say SDR-163
reap what you sow : for treating me this a-way          Bogan, Lucille; You Got to Die Some Day; New York, 30 July 1934; (15477-2) ARC-6-04-63 Rt RL-317
booze I'm out here for trouble : I've got the           Smith, Bessie; Black Mountain Blues; New York, 22 July 1930; (150658-2) Co-14554-D Co CL-856
behind The red is for trouble : and the green           Washboard Sam; Flying Crow Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064480-1) BB-B8844 BC-10
there ain't a house for twenty-five miles around    Honey Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335
there ain't a house for twenty-five miles around My     Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026
but two time ain't for twice Now when you               Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Weary Worried Blues; Chicago, 6 Sept. 1934; (C-9403-A) Ch-50064 RBF RF-9
for always : two ain't for twice When you get           Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
their baby : was blowing for two three miles around     Alexander, Texas; Frost Texas Tornado Blues; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404117-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
Say I got room for two or three more                    Edwards, Frank; Terraplane Blues; Chicago, 28 May 1941; (C-3811-1) OK-06393 BC-6
to quit my baby for two years : and man                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
down on Bell Street : for two bits and half             McTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9946-A) De-7078 Rt RL-324
they can't get nothing for two Now listen here          Memphis Minnie; What's the Matter with the Mill; Chicago, c. 15 Oct. 1930; (C-6442- ) Vo-1550 BC-13
love : got lowdown ways for two That's why I'm          Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
cocktail man  Cry cocktails for two : baby that's all   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Cocktail Man Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90173-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
much She roll it for Uncle Bill : he like               Gibson, Clifford; She Rolls It Slow; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69405- ) Vi-23290 RCA INT-1175
hurts me so bad : for us to part Now                    Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Gonna Worry Too; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070435-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
The time has come : for us to part I                    Cox, Ida; Worn Down Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20766-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073
feet It's no use : for us to fuss and                   Green, Lil; Love Me; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064131-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574
How do you expect : for us to get along                 Green, Lil; If I Didn't Love You; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064728-1) BB-B8865 RCA LPV-574
start I don't intend : for us to part This              Green, Lil; If I'm a Fool; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1942; (070802-1) BB-B8985 RCA LPV-574
what do you expect for us poor women to                 Memphis Minnie; Man You Won't Give Me No Money; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1388-2) Vo-03474 BC-1
and he arrested me for vag I said judge                 Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Job Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20343-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
And when I asked for water : give me gasoline           Bracey, Ishman; Saturday Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41842-1) Vi-21349 OJL-8
can swing     I asked for water : and she gave          Johnson, Tommy; Cool Drink of Water Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41836-2) Vi-21279 OJL-8
greens I asked her for water : and she brought          Lewis, Furry; Black Gypsy Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-185- ) Vo-1547 Yz L-1008
ever seen You ask for water : they give you             Lofton, Willie; My Mean Baby Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9387-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
you can Asked her for water : she bring me              Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
know I asked her for water : ooo well well              Wheatstraw, Peetie; The First Shall Be the Last and the Last Shall Be First; New York, 19 Feb. 1936; (60523-A) De-7167 Say SDR-192
from door to door For what you done : I                 Gillum, Bill Jazz; I Got Somebody Else; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064739- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
I am through Just for what you do : it                  Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Atlanta Moan; Atlanta, 5 Dec. 1930; (151054-2) Co-14591-D Yz L-1026
from town to town For when I wake up                    Arnold, Kokomo; Tired of Runnin' from Door to Door; New York, 11 May 1938; (67346) De-7464 Say SDR-163
don't know my mind For when I'm mistreating you         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042
a black cat bone For when I leave : sure                Walker, Uncle Bud; Look Here Mama Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402008-A) OK-8828 Yz L-1018
Spending all my money for whiskey and getting drunk     Short, Jaydee; Barefoot Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11475- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003
I can ask her for whiskey : she gives me                Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
I had the blues for Vicksburg Mississippi : and couldn't Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Vicksburg Blues No. 2; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94420-1) BB-B6072 Yz L-1028
You're going to work for Willie Kelly : and he'll       Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
down in Polack Town  For womens and bad whiskey         Williams, Jabo; Polock Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. May 1932; (L-1406-?) Pm-13130 Yz L-1028
to treat you right    For years and years : I           Blake, Blind; Goodbye Mama Moan; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20541-1) Pm-12634 Bio BLP-12037
in the basement blues    For years you dog me           Smith, Clara; Mama's Gone Goodbye; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140053-4) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
Some men is crave for yellow women : some men           Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9
Said now it's time for you to go rolling                Arnold, Kokomo; Buddie Brown Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91299-A) De-7449 CC-25
It ain't no fine for you : get ready for                Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
off my mind Lonesome for you in my heart                Bell, Anna; Hopeless Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (171-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
right : that's all right for you You need me            Big Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My Mind-Part 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606-?) Ba-32559 Yz L-1035
you can I work for you in the winter                    Black Boy Shine (Harold Holiday); Sugarland Blues; San Antonio, 20 Nov. 1936; (SA-2551-1) Vo-03417 BC-7
the winter : I work for you in the ice                  Black Boy Shine (Harold Holiday); Sugarland Blues; San Antonio, 20 Nov. 1936; (SA-2551-1) Vo-03417 BC-7
work hard all day for you    I got the                  Blake, Blind; One Time Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4363-2) Pm-12479 Bio BLP-12037
hey : your daddy lonesome for you I ain't going         Blake, Blind; Hey Hey Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20108-1) Pm-12606 Bio BLP-12003
and stay all night for you Well I'm wild                Bogan, Lucille; Sweet Patunia; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4309-1) Pm-12459 Yz L-1017
know when I look for you at night : way                 Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); 80 Highway Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064921-1) BB-B8927 BC-7
I said or done For you treat me : like                  Bracey, Ishman; My Brown Mama Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45459-?) Vi-21691(?) Rt RL-330
sugar that's all right for you Now you know             Bracey, Ishman; The Four Day Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45461-2) Vi-V38560 Yz L-1007
good old man rolled for you : at times when             Bracey, Mississippi; You Scolded Me and Drove Me from Your Door; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404764-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
you stay last night For you come in this                Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
and lovesick : baby just for you When I'm alone         Calloway, Blanche; Lonesome Lovesick; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9459-A) OK-8279 CC-32
Guess what I cooked : for you today Mama just           Carr, Leroy; Papa Wants a Cookie; Chicago, 2 Jan. 1930; (C-5070- ) Vo-1561 Yz L-1036
unsatisfied But my love for you baby : is all           Carter, Spider; Don't Leave Me Blues; Chicago, c. 8 Nov. 1930; (C-6165- ) Br-7188 Rt RL-340
going to surely broadcast for you some day The          Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter Special; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82611-1) BB-B5489 Yz L-1034
what Bo Carter say for you to do Says                   Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter's Advice; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02616-1) BB-B7073 Yz L-1014
now that's all right for you You got me                 Chatman, Bo; Some Day; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027877-1) BB-B8147 Yz L-1034
if if hadn't been for you little mama : I               Coleman, Bob; Sing Song Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 June 1929; (15167) Pm-12791 Rt RL-340
mama : that's all right for you Treat me lowdown        Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; If I Get Lucky; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064876-1) BB-B8858 RBF RF-202
it had not been for you Down in Chicago                 Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; If I Get Lucky; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064876-1) BB-B8858 RBF RF-202
I would give more for you now : than a                  Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
so-and-so's name I looked for you Sunday morning : till Davis, Walter; Call Your Name; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040523-1) BB-B8470 Yz L-1025
more : than I looked for you to do You                  Day, Will; Sunrise Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146191-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1032
make our home happy for you in every way                Doyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-152-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
more I was worried for you : I was worried              Estes, Sleepy John; I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62464-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
your buddy : other one for you I's got me               Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
frowned Well I'm sorry for you buddy : but you          Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
the love I have for you woman : God knows               Fuller, Blind Boy; Thousand Women Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3142-A) OK-05657 RBF RF-202
the love I have for you mama : God knows                Fuller, Blind Boy; Thousand Women Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3142-A) OK-05657 RBF RF-202
to gamble : nothing else for you to do It's             Gibson, Clifford; Levee Camp Moan; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57754-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
if it don't been for you When a dumb                    Gibson, Clifford; Hard-Headed Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57755-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
dough     Said I work for you baby : I treat            Gillum, Bill Jazz; You're Laughing Now; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020822- ) BB-B7769 RCA INT-1177
baby : it looks bad for you Now you hear                Gillum, Bill Jazz; It Looks Bad for You; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064741- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
and downs I looked for you baby : you could             Gillum, Bill Jazz; It's All Over Now; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070440- ) BB-B8975 RCA INT-1177
it won't be good for you Pigmeat for breakfast          Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
lay down and die for you    I'm so lonesome             Grant, Bobby; Nappy Head Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1927; (20204-3) Pm-12595 Yz L-1001
anything : in the world for you Put your arms           Green, Lil; Give Your Mama One Smile; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059150-1) BB-B8640 RCA LPV-574
out I work : hard for you Now tell me                   Green, Lil; Love Me; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064131-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574
I am so lonesome for you Can't wear you                 Henderson, Bertha; Lead Hearted Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20560-2) Pm-12655 Bio BLP-12037
I done done more for you : than your daddy              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Motherless Chile Blues; Atlanta, 5 Nov. 1927; (145134-1) Co-14299-D RBF RF-15
be a treat : just for you and I To                      Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); The Spider and the Fly; Atlanta, 23 Apr. 1930; (150365-2) Co-14558-D CC-36
at your feet Sent for you baby : you treat              Hill, Bertha Chippie; Pleadin' for the Blues; Chicago, 23 Nov. 1926; (9949-A) OK-8420 Sw S-1240
and lovesick : baby just for you When I am              Hill, Bertha Chippie; Lovesick Blues; Chicago, 26 Nov. 1926; (9971-A) OK-8453 CC-32
on the mountain calling for you : women broke down      Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335
on the mountain calling for you : baby broke down       Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026
lie down and die for you But I feel                     Hill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
ain't got no help for you Lord I fold                   House, Son; Dry Spell Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-425-4) Pm-12990 OJL-11
the women got nothing for you to do I                   Jackson, Papa Charlie; Maxwell Street Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (2288-2) Pm-12320 Bio BLP-12042
understand Must be looking for you : or a monkey-man    Jackson, Papa Charlie; All I Want Is a Spoonful; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (2298-1) Pm-12320 Bio BLP-12042
mama that's all right for you Mama that's all           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3067-2) Pm-12407 Mil MLP-2013
mama that's all right for you Said baby that's          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523-B) OK-8455 Fwy FJ-2802
bring in this well for you I'm a mean                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Oil Well Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21197-1) Pm-12771 Riv RLP-12-125
else I'll hunger long : for you evermore I'm asking     Johnson, Joe (Memphis Minnie); I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
work all day long for you : until the sun               Johnson, Lonnie; I Ain't Gonna Be Your Fool; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63519-A) De-7509 Sw S-1225
I have no place : for you women you see                 Johnson, Mary; Key to the Mountain Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-177-3) Pm-12996 Jo SM-3098
daddy that's all right for you Some day you'll          Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819
me wrong I'm looking for you baby : and you             Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819
been driving my terraplane for you : since I've been    Johnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2586-1) ARC-7-03-56 Co CL-1654
driving my terraplane : now for you since I've been     Johnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2586-1) ARC-7-03-56 Co CL-1654
driving my terraplane now for you : since I've been     Johnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2586-1) ARC-7-03-56 Co CL-1654
know I did more for you : than the good                 Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
I can do more for you : than the good                   Jordan, Charley; I Couldn't Stay Here; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18980- ) ARC-6-09-61 Yz L-1021
too I did more for you woman : good Lordy               Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
too I did more for you woman : than the                 Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9
Lord that's all right for you Now it's all              Kid Stormy Weather; Short Hair Blues; Jackson, Miss., 17 Oct. 1935; (JAX-179-2) Vo-03145 BC-7
And I'll do more for you now : your always              Lacy, Rubin; Ham Hound Crave; Chicago, Mar. 1928; (20420-3) Pm-12629 Yz L-1009
right : that's all right for you Darling that's all     Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
just dissatisfied I called for you yesterday I called   Ledbetter, Huddie; Alberta; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16692- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
you yesterday I called for you yesterday : honey and    Ledbetter, Huddie; Alberta; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16692- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
I have got something : for you to do Come               Lockwood, Robert; Take a Little Walk with Me; Chicago, 30 July 1941; (064641- ) BB-B8820 Yz L-1038
my love I have for you darling : swear it               McClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
I'll haunt the line : for you I know I'm                McCoy, Joe; Goin' Back to Texas; New York, 18 June 1929; (148709-2) Co-14455-D OJL-21
thing that I've done for you Left my baby               McFadden, Charlie Specks; People People Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-154-1) Pm-12928 Riv RM-8819
admire I done all for you : that you require            McTell, Blind Willie; Stomp Down Rider; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405002-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1005
sad Sing and dance for you : when you're sad            McTell, Blind Willie; Stomp Down Rider; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405002-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1005
admire I does all for you mama : you require            McTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14067-1) Vo-02568 Rt RL-324
I sing and dance for you : mama when you                McTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14067-1) Vo-02568 Rt RL-324
after all I done for you You know I                     Martin, Carl; Farewell to You Baby; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-877-1) OK-8961 Yz L-1016
mad I got something for you : make you feel             Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
jelly : then I die for you I got something              Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
mad I got something for you : that you never            Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
on the corner : looking for you all night long          Memphis Minnie; I Don't Want that Junk Outa You; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-111-A) Vo-1678 Yz L-1008
He's a dirty mother for you : he don't mean             Memphis Minnie; Dirty Mother For You; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9641-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101
good I done everything for you : sweet mama that        Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mama You Don't Mean Me No Good; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94421-1) BB-B6072 CC-35
She said I care for you daddy : but I                   Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
face Says I'm sorry for you woman : another woman       Moore, Alice; My Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15449-A) Pm-12868 CC-37
hold you head up : for you are bound to                 Moore, Alice; Broadway St. Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15452) Pm-12819 CC-37
you off my mind For you keeps me worried                Nelson, Blue Coat Tom; Blue Coat Blues; Memphis, 17 Feb. 1928; (400258-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
here little girl : love for you is true But             Oden, Jimmy; Sitting Down Thinking Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18796) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819
when your daddy cares for you And if I                  Oden, Jimmy; Sitting Down Thinking Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18796) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819
use screaming and crying For you know you got           Patton, Charley; Screamin' and Hollerin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15214) Pm-12805 Yz L-1020
you do me wrong For you would take my                   Roland, Walter; Every Morning Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1934; (15521-2) Ba-33282 BC-7
Says I beat it for you baby : when I                    Shade, Will; Sometimes I Think I Love You; Chicago, 9 June 1927; (38657-1) Vi-20809 OJL-19
you I did more for you baby : mama in                   Shade, Will; I Packed My Suitcase, Started to the Train; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40312-1) Vi-21412 Rt RL-311
make a good home for you Lord you do                    Short, Jaydee; Barefoot Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11475- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003
you right I worked for you : both day and               Smith, Bessie; Sobbin' Hearted Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140249-2) Co-14056-D Co CL-855
just carrying a brick : for you a brickbat Now          Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16
satisfied I even howled for you baby : when you         Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6404-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
let mama grind awhile for you    Organ grinder organ    Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-A) OK unissued Spi LP-2001
let mama grind awhile for you    In my path             Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-C) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
somebody of your own For you will lose your             Spruell, Freddie; Tom Cat Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20727-2) Pm-12665 His HLP-17
steal : and make everything for you Well now for        Stokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4774-2) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
ain't going to work for you no more Every               Stokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4774-2) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
Every time I work for you : carried from door           Stokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4774-2) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
now's the time : mama for you to change your            Stokes, Frank; Right Now Blues; Memphis, 25 Sept. 1929; (55584-2) Vi-V38589 Yz L-1018
that separate from me : for you to be my                Stokes, Frank; Shiney Town Blues; Memphis, 25 Sept. 1929; (55591-1) Vi-V38589 RBF RF-202
if it hadn't've been for you Since we been              Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
more : and I'll look for you down about half            Sykes, Roosevelt; 3 6 and 9; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-449-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
home That's all right for you babe : I even             Townsend, Henry; Poor Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403303-A) Co-14491-D Yz L-1030
hand And I'll play for you mama : if you                Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
inside But I'll play for you mama : if you              Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
tight But I'll play for you mama : if you               Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
alone Because I'll play for you mama : eee when         Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
blind I am looking for you Christmas morning : before   Turner, Buck; Christmas Time Blues; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61793-A) De-7387 Rt RL-327
blood in my eye for you I've got blood                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I've Got Blood in My Eyes for You; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405023-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
blood in my eyes for you baby : I don't                 Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I've Got Blood in My Eyes for You; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405023-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
you off my mind For you keep me worried                 Virgial, Otto; Bad Notion Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96241-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802
floor Ain't no use : for you women to always            Wallace, Minnie; The Old Folks Started It; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55572-2) Vi-V38547 OJL-21
she walked these blocks for you : both day and          Washboard Sam; Yes I Got Your Woman; Chicago, 5 Aug. 1940; (049374- ) BB-B8599 RBF RF-16
mama that's all right for you I mean now                Washington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (14676-1) Ba-33058 Rt RL-313
and A will do for you  Well now it                      Wheatstraw, Peetie; C and A Blues; Chicago, 6 Jan. 1931; (C-6891-A) Vo-1672 OJL-20
man  I did more for you : than you understand           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Ice and Snow Blues; Chicago, 28 Sept. 1931; (67567-1) BB-B5626 BC-4
But I will work for you little mama : ooo               Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
again I will scratch for you little mama : ooo          Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
gave everything I had for you to you  Now               White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
Every night I pray : for you to walk across             White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
mad  I got something for you : going to make            Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
my jelly : didn't die for you  I got something          Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
Babe I'd do anything for you : I do swear               Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
do  I do more for you : than any poor                   Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
everything woman : but die for you  Want you to         Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
lay down and die for you  Now if you                    Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
will be all right for you  I will meet                  Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
here : had not been for you  Now you got                Williams, Joe; Mr. Devil Blues; Memphis, c. 24 Sept. 1929; (M-196- ) Vo-1457 Rt RL-321
anything in the world for you : I don't want            Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
and day And felt for your rider : she done              Amos, Blind Joe; C and O Blues; probably Chicago, c. July 1927; (   ) Vo-1116 OJL-17
any time Take me for your prisoner : let that           Anderson, Jelly Roll; Free Woman Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 19 Apr. 1927; (12718-B) Ge-6135 Rt RL-340
Now you take him for your sweet : take me               Barefoot Bill; I Don't Like That; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150301-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
home every day : looking for your stew and beans        Bogan, Lucille; Pot Hound Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3462- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
job : don't you look for your daily stew I              Bogan, Lucille; Pot Hound Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3462- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
you stay last night For your shoes unfastened : and     Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
get you two One for your buddy : other one              Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
to door I fell for your jiving : I took                 Green, Lil; Why Don't You Do Right; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064130-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574
you : now got me for your slave From now                Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335
now you got me for your slave From now                  Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026
this world boys : Lord for your black man to            Hill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
to keep a papa : for your personal use Now              Jackson, Papa Charlie; Skoodle Um Skoo; Chicago, c. July 1927; (4670-1) Pm-12501 Bio BLP-12042
her while you can For your heart strike sorrow          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Struck Sorrow Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20039-2) Pm-12541 Rt RL-335
talk    Take Fort Worth for your dressing : and Dallas  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20363-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
dressing : and Dallas all for your sal So you           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20363-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
penitentiary : go to Grossbeck for your trial I hung    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20363-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
around Because I've paid for your coffin : and I        Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
You slave, work hard for your money : just to           Johnson, Lonnie; Racketeers Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1932; (152260-2) OK-8946 CC-30
to have : a rounder for your own     Woke up            Johnson, Tommy; Black Mare Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-245-2) Pm-13000 Yz L-1007
You going to reach for your boiler : and your           Jordan, Charley; Big Four Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5837- ) Vo-1511 Yz L-1030
nights You will look for your good daddy : and          Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Monkey Man Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-948-A) Vo-02951 Yz L-1015
to keep it all for your daddy : and don't               McTell, Blind Willie; Rollin' Mama Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71603- ) Vi-23328 Rt RL-324
in my grave But for your love : good gal                McTell, Blind Willie; My Baby's Gone; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14038-2) Vo-02668 Yz L-1037
the sly You look for your supper : to be                Shade, Will; On the Road Again; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47011-1) Vi-V38015 OJL-19
and you'll keep me for your little old toad             Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
don't you keep me for your little toad Mama             Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
tape on your door For your man ain't dead               Stokes, Frank; It Won't Be Long Now; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45420-2) Vi-21672 Rt RL-307
home When you look for your friend : they will          Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Hard Dallas Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21018-2) Pm-12708 Bio BLP-12004
smile You bake grub for your husband : to find          Washboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-142-4) Pm-12954 Her H-205
you : and ask you for your last dime  Well              Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
please don't take him for your friend  Well well        Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
must be marble stone For you're a mistreating mama      Lewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45428-2) Vi-V38519 Rt RL-323
day baby : you'd know for yourself If I didn't          Green, Lil; If I Didn't Love You; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064728-1) BB-B8865 RCA LPV-574
blue tomorrow : sing them for yourself    And it's one  Stevens, Vol; Vol Stevens Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40324-1) Vi-21356 OJL-21
no need of crying For you've got a home                 Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
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