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 FREIGHT..............33  (0,014%)
a job in the freight house : trying to learn            James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028
over, out to the freight house yard They paid           Johnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043-A) OK-8677 CC-30
boxcars were filled with freight Northern men are splendid Smith, Trixie; Choo Choo Blues; New York, Dec. 1924; (1978-3) Pm-12245 CC-29
as sure as a freight train : rolls up in                Arnold, Kokomo; Head Cuttin' Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91331-A) De-7417 BC-4
full steam : make a freight train jump a track          Big Bill (Broonzy); Long Tall Mama; New York, 30 Mar. 1932; (11617-1) Ba-33085 Yz L-1011
And catch me a freight train : and go back              Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Down South Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Nov. 1931; (18218-A) Ch-16452 Yz L-1019
to grab me a freight train : ride until it              Blake, Blind; Stonewall Street Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3081-1) Pm-12431 Bio BLP-12031
a head like a freight train : and I walk                Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
Now I'll let some freight train : throw me in           Bracey, Ishman; Leavin' Town Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45458-?) Vi-V38560(?) Rt RL-330
you catch you a freight train baby : bounded for        Bradley, Tommie; Pack Up Your Trunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., 27 Oct. 1930; (17206) Ch-16149 Yz L-1019
to catch me a freight train : and I'm going             Clark, Lonnie; Down in Tennessee; Richmond, Ind., 21 Sept. 1929; (15661) Pm-12871 Rt RL-340
satisfied And if the freight train leaves me : Lord     Davis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85480-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
to catch me a freight train : when times got            Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (10659-1) Ba-32211 His HLP-8002
ditched off on that freight train : you know that       Hardin, Lane; California Desert Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91450-1) BB-B6242 Rt RL-319
bound : I got a freight train on my mind                Jackson, Papa Charlie; Texas Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1925; (11031-?) Pm-12335 Yz L-1029
sea tick catch a freight train : I make a               Jackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (21045-2) Pm-12721 Bio BLP-12042
redheaded woman : make a freight train jump the track   Jackson, Jim; St. Louis Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-805- ) Vo-1477 Yz L-1003
to catch me a freight train : and I'm going             Kelly, Jack; Ko-ko-mo Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13721-2) Me-M12812 Rt RL-311
blues I caught a freight train special : and my         McTell, Blind Willie; Writin' Paper Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40308-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005
you catch you a freight train : going out on            Petties, Arthur; Out on Santa Fe-Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41907-2) Vi-21282 Rt RL-314
a hobo on a freight train : haven't a decent            Shade, Will; She Stays Out All Night Long; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41891-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
riding too Got the freight train blues : I've got       Smith, Clara; Freight Train Blues; New York, 30 Sept. 1924; (140064-3) Co-14041-D VJM VLP-17
blues : he catches a freight train and rides    He      Smith, Clara; Freight Train Blues; New York, 30 Sept. 1924; (140064-3) Co-14041-D VJM VLP-17
riding too Got the freight train blues : got boxcars    Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (1767-1) Pm-12211 CC-29
the : he catches a freight train and rides    If        Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (1767-1) Pm-12211 CC-29
hate to hear : that freight train blow boo hoo          Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, 26 May 1938; (63866-A) De-7489 Cor CP-58
here I've got the freight train blues : but I'm         Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, 26 May 1938; (63866-A) De-7489 Cor CP-58
to grab me a freight train : ride until it              Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Through Train Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20544-2) Pm-12685 Yz L-1039
to get me a freight train : works done got              Vincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805-B) OK-8784 Mam S-3804
a bull and a freight train : running side by            Wilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-191- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
jet-black women : than a-seven freight trains can haul I Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Snatch It Back Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4420-2) Pm-12475 Yz L-1010
Women and children : flagging freight trains for rides Carmen Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
day boat at the freight yard : I'm going back           Stone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030
 FRESH................6  (0,003%)
sell jelly : sell it fresh and cold Before you          unknown artist (Noah Lewis); Selling the Jelly; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64738- ) Vi-23319 OJL-19
My baby baked me fresh biscuits : baked them nice       Weaver, Curley; Fried Pie Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9943-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326
when he gets it fresh from the still I                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Happy New Year Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20819-2) Pm-12692 Bio BLP-12000
and whiskey : and it's fresh from the still I           Johnson, Mary; Barrel House Flat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-176-2) Pm-12996 CC-37
know if your jellyroll fresh : I want to know           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bakershop Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15668) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
away I get a fresh piece : every day    Organ           Spivey, Victoria; My Handy Man; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401114-B) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
 FRET.................2  (0,001%)
worry : and don't grieve, fret after me Don't you       McTell, Blind Willie; Drive Away Blues; Atlanta, 26 Nov. 1929; (56599-1) Vi-V38580 Yz L-1005
Atlanta mama call Don't fret, grieve and worry : and    McTell, Blind Willie; Drive Away Blues; Atlanta, 26 Nov. 1929; (56599-1) Vi-V38580 Yz L-1005
 FRIAR'S..............3  (0,001%)
into Tennessee But my Friar's point rider now : hops    Johnson, Robert; Traveling Riverside Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-400-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
come on back to Friar's Point mama : and barrelhouse    Johnson, Robert; Traveling Riverside Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-400-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
I'm going back to Friar's Point : down in sweet         McCoy, Robert Lee; Friar's Point Blues; Chicago, 5 June 1940; (93037-A) De-7819 Rt RL-319
 FRIDAY...............10  (0,004%)
Tuesday and Wednesday : Thursday Friday and Saturday too I'm Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Whiskey and Gin Blues; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070434-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
and everywhere Got a Friday Friday girl : she brings    Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
not catch me here Friday Friday girl : she love         Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
everywhere Got a Friday Friday girl : she brings me     Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
catch me here Friday Friday girl : she love those       Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
Don't you remember : last Friday night You go out       Arnold, Kokomo; Busy Bootin'; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C-9923-A) De-7139 Say SDR-163
it was late one Friday night Now you know               Jones, Elijah; Mean Actin' Mama; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020124-1) BB-B7616 RCA INT-1175
told Lula : on a Friday night Lula if I                 Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
if I win on Friday : please Saturday night I'm          Arnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9653-A) De-7050 CC-25
Monday Tuesday : Wednesday Thursday Friday too I'm going to Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Chock House Blues; Chicago, c. May or June 1926; (2558-2) Pm-12373 Mil MLP-2007
 FRIED................3  (0,001%)
to kick it off Fried hot tomales : with yellow          Smith, Trixie; Black Bottom Hop; New York, c. Dec. 1925; (2364-1) Pm-12336 CC-29
here baby : till your fried pie get done If             Weaver, Curley; Fried Pie Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9943-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326
here baby : until your fried rice  get done Because     McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
 FRIEND...............141  (0,060%)
going to need your friend again Treat me : like         Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
going to need a friend again You can sing               Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
money : I had a friend Ain't got no money               Bracey, Mississippi; I'll Overcome Some Day; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404767-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
Sam you not my friend : and my home you                 Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
I didn't have a friend : and no place to                Smith, Bessie; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, 15 May 1929; (148534-3) Co-14451-D Co CL-856
Found my long lost friend : and I might as              Smith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (151595-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
me for my best friend : and don't come to               Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
said I was your friend : and a friend you               Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BB-B6356 Rt RL-329
believe I'll go home friend : and do this dress         Wilkins, Robert; I'll Go With Her Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-743- ) Br-7158 OJL-11
I've got a lazy friend And if I tell                    Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
me a good corn friend And when I can't                  Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Corn Whiskey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-127- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
him from my best friend  And that woman done            Wilson, Leola B.; Stevedore Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2616-1) Pm-12379 His HLP-1
far down the road : friend as I can see                 Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
of money : he'll have friend at every house But         McCoy, Robert Lee; Tough Luck; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07655-1) BB-B7115 Rt RL-321
Got you a close friend baby : then your enemies         Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
may be your best friend : baby you don't know           Thompson, Edward; Showers of Rain Blues; New York, c. 23 Oct. 1929; (GEX-2411-A) Pm-13018 Yz L-1006
can run : tell my friend boy Willie Brown Lord          Johnson, Robert; Cross Road Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2629-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
out of me Boy friend boy friend : where in              Memphis Minnie; Boy Friend Blues; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3168-A) OK-05670 BC-1
you say you my friend : but your ways I                 Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
her to be my friend But she's taught me                 Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1935; (90082-A) Ch-50049 Cor CP-58
her from my best friend But he got lucky                James, Skip; Devil Got My Woman; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-746-1) Pm-13088 Bio BLP-12029
man : with my best friend But that was a                Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Trust No Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2631-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
stole her from my friend But my buddy came              unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; (   ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311
appear to be my friend But gambling : is going          Wallace, Sippie; Jack O' Diamonds Blues; Chicago, 1 Mar. 1926; (9548-A) OK-8328 CC-32
used to have a friend : by the name of                  Alexander, Texas; Water Bound Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402642-A) OK-8785 Rt RL-327
I don't have no friend : by myself I'm always           Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
night : call your good friend by name You don't         Stokes, Frank; Bedtime Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41825-1) Vi-21272 Rt RL-308
bye : bye bye girl friend bye bye I can't               Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
you been loving : girl friend can get my room           Johnson, Robert; I Believe I'll Dust My Broom; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2581-1) ARC-7-04-81 Co C-30034;
sweet as a girl friend can be Baby do                   Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
yourself If your best friend can't get your woman       Johnson, Lonnie; Crowin' Rooster Blues; Chicago, 7 Feb. 1941; (059205-1) BB-B8804 RCA LPV-518;
run so fast Your friend come to your house              Shade, Will; On the Road Again; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47011-1) Vi-V38015 OJL-19
you got my best friend crying The food you              James, Frank; Poor Coal Passer; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01893-1) BB-B7116 Yz L-1015
but your doggone best friend crying  One of these       Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85487-1) BB-B5900 Yz L-1038
John : who's my best friend  Cut his head : till        Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977-?) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
to have : if your friend didn't treat you so            Ledbetter, Huddie; T. B. Woman Blues; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17180-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
worry : how my good friend done Spent my money          Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
on my soul Now friend don't never let your              McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
to make his girl friend drunk I ain't going             Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Please My Man; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3170-A) OK-05728 BC-1
I run to her friend : fell down at her                  Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
tried to prove a friend First thing I know              McCoy, Joe; Someday I'll Be in the Clay; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1932; (C-9290) De-7008 Rt RL-329
Well I seen my friend : give her a bottle               Gillum, Bill Jazz; Keyhole Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034813- ) BB-B8221 RCA INT-1177
you : but your girl friend got me barred Now            Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
daddy hearing my best friend groan  She said I          White, Washington (Booker Washington White); Pinebluff Arkansas; Chicago, 2 Sept. 1937; (C-1996-2) Vo-03711 Co C-30036
you got a good friend : have her stay right             Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
he really is my friend He say if I                      Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
me to be your friend Hey tell me woman                  Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
I couldn't find a friend : I declare nowhere I          Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Maybe I'll Loan You a Dime; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064003-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
I lost the best friend : I ever had Don't               Henry, Lena; Low Down Despondent Blues; New York, 22 Aug. 1924; (13596) Vo-14873 His HLP-15
thought you was my friend : I thought you just          Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
would not have no friend I remember the day             Lee, Bertha; Mind Reader Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14736-1) Vo-02650 OJL-17
and trouble is my friend I been in trouble              Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Bad Luck's My Buddy; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64739- ) Vi-23266 Rt RL-307
I don't mistreat my friend I am sober now               McPhail, Black Bottom; Whiskey Man Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11514-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019
so long When every friend I had : is done               Smith, Bessie; Jail-House Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (81226-2) Co-A4001 Co CL-855
you from my bosom friend I can feel rested              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 2; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7101- ) Vo-1602 Yz L-1031
my head and cry friend I will : mmm as                  Wilkins, Robert; I'll Go With Her Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-743- ) Br-7158 OJL-11
always tell who's your friend If you ask him            Lucas, Jane; Double Trouble Blues; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17285) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
watching my only best friend    If you ever been        Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
I ain't got a friend in the world : and                 Sykes, Roosevelt; All My Money Gone Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402452-A) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
She was with my friend : instead of being with          Gillum, Bill Jazz; Keyhole Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034813- ) BB-B8221 RCA INT-1177
you : and now your friend is come A great               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Corinna Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2544-2) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
But ain't only here friend : it trouble everywhere  Now Wilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499- ) Vi-23379 Yz L-1002
between me and my friend It hurt me so                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Competition Bed Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20749-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
for to be your friend It will be death                  Reed, Willie; Leavin' Home; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149544-1) Co unissued His HLP-17
want to be my friend Just as soon as                    Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
trouble : haven't got a friend Just take it easy        Big Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My Mind-Part 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606-?) Ba-32559 Yz L-1035
going to be my friend Let's go drink : moonshine        McTell, Blind Willie; Warm It Up to Me; New York, 14 Sept. 1933; (14008-2) Vo-02595 Yz L-1005
know I want a friend : like the one that                Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
I lost my best friend Lord in my doorbox                Bell, Anna; Hopeless Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (171-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
just can't be my friend Lord look down on               Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
her from my best friend Lord he got lucky               Temple, Johnnie; The Evil Devil Blues; Chicago, 14 May 1935; (C-987- ) Vo-02987 Yz L-1038
Hatsie Gray : and old friend Lou Some day : this        Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; Come On, Mama, Do That Dance; Chicago, 27 June 1929; (   ) Vo-1420 Yz L-1039
I told my gal friend Lou By the way                     Smith, Bessie; Empty Bed Blues-Part; New York, 20 Mar. 1928; (14578?-?) Co-14312-D Co CL-858
blues : until my best friend loved my man She           Bogan, Lucille; Man Stealer Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16997-2) ARC-35-09-13 Rt RL-317
may be your best friend : mama says you don't           Alexander, Texas; I Am Calling Blues; New York, 20 Nov. 1928; (401349-A) OK-8801 His HLP-31
could be your best friend : mama you don't know         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4515-2) Pm-12510 Rt RL-301
baby : mistreat your only friend Mistreat me baby : sure Cole, James; Mistreated the Only Friend You Had; Richmond, Ind., 16 Jan. 1932; (18324) Ch-16718 Rt RL-311
I ain't got a friend Now one gal is                     Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Pleading Blues; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94419-1) BB-B6140 CC-35
out : whiskey ain't no friend of me When I              Blake, Blind; Fightin' the Jug; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15250) Pm-12863 Bio BLP-12037
was a dear old friend of mine When I                    Gillum, Bill Jazz; Me and My Buddy; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064742- ) BB-B8872 RCA INT-1177
he sure ain't no friend of mine He as                   Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148360-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
try his candy : good friend of mine You sure            Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483-B) OK-8654 Bio BLP-C4
Shorty George : ain't no friend of mine He keeps        Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16814-2) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
saying : he ain't no friend of mine It's tough          McClure, Matthew; Prisoner's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18798) Ch-18514 Riv RM-8819
??? : ??? be no friend of mine     I'm going            Owens, Big Boy George; The Coon Crap Game; Richmond, Ind., Oct. 1926; (12579) Ge-6006 Rt RL-334
about to be your friend Oh she get all                  Jones, Little Hat; Rolled From Side to Side Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402698-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1010
out with my best friend Oh yeah : oh yes                Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
really worry you best friend On account of a            Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mistreatin' Woman Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02654-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
shake hands with a friend On the side of                Smith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (151595-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
I ain't got a friend One man is in                      Smith, Trixie; Praying Blues; New York, Sept. 1924; (1886-2) Pm-12232 CC-29
was taking my boy friend out : for a good               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Maybe I'll Loan You a Dime; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064003-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
is mine And my friend passed me : and she               Bailey, Kid; Mississippi Bottom Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (M-209/10) Br-7114 OJL-5
my buddy : my buddy's friend Pick more cotton : than    Thomas, Jesse Babyface; Blue Goose Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (55326-2) Vi-V38555 Yz L-1032
I sent for my friend : please spare the rod             Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
Up a-yonder she goes friend : please run try to         Wilkins, Robert; I'll Go With Her Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-743- ) Br-7158 OJL-11
dollar : that's my best friend Said she knock and       Henry, Hound Head; My Silver Dollar Mama; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2452- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
the rod Then my friend sent me word : Lord              Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
my bail And my friend sent me word : had                Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
woman : to be your friend She will get all              Estes, Sleepy John; Diving Duck Blues; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (55596-2) Vi-V38549 RBF RF-8
woman to be your friend She will get all                Estes, Sleepy John; Married Woman Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90175-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21
baby is that your friend She said now don't             Gillum, Bill Jazz; One Letter Home; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070443- ) BB-B8943 RCA INT-1177
daddy has been your friend Some of these mornings       Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
took from my best friend Some joker got lucky           Johnson, Robert; Come On in My Kitchen; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2585-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
Hate to bite my friend : somebody been biting me        Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
that : I got a friend somewhere I ain't never           Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Pretty Mama Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56342-2) Vi-V38585 RCA INT-1175
done let my best friend take my place Every             Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1935; (90082-A) Ch-50049 Cor CP-58
ain't ain't got no friend Take one more drink           Bracey, Mississippi; I'll Overcome Some Day; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404767-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
and worry : about a friend that you could gain          Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mistreatin' Woman Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02654-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
gal : from my bosom friend That fool got lucky          McTell, Blind Willie; Stole Rider Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40309-2) Vi-21124 Yz L-1037
devil : is your closest friend The blues will leave     Johnson, Lonnie; Devil's Got the Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63518-A) De-7487 Sw S-1225
come to be my friend Then we will be                    Stokes, Frank; Shiney Town Blues; Memphis, 25 Sept. 1929; (55591-1) Vi-V38589 RBF RF-202
my woman : from my friend they call him Sam             Alexander, Texas; Water Bound Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402642-A) OK-8785 Rt RL-327
you look for your friend : they will all be             Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Hard Dallas Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21018-2) Pm-12708 Bio BLP-12004
I ain't got a friend  They'll take your baby            Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); The Rooster's Crowing Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56340- ) Vi-V38593 Her H-205
do : when your good friend throws you down Going        Owens, Big Boy George; Kentucky Blues; Richmond, Ind., Oct. 1926; (12571) Ge-6006 Yz L-1018
You never miss your friend : till you caught your       Stokes, Frank; What's the Matter Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41826-1) Vi-V38531 Yz L-1002
Lord she ain't no friend to you Lord I                  Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Mean Old 'Frisco Blues; Chicago, 15 Apr. 1942; (070863-1) BB-34-0704 RBF RF-202
Just give me one friend : to keep me from               Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
pile : get me a friend to buy some coal                 Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4244-2) Pm-12461 Bio BLP-12042
You didn't have a friend : to come and go               McClure, Matthew; Prisoner's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18798) Ch-18514 Riv RM-8819
money : there is no friend to be found When             McCoy, Robert Lee; Tough Luck; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07655-1) BB-B7115 Rt RL-321
Lord they ain't no friend to you All they'll            unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
for me and my friend  Told her come on                  Wilkins, Robert; Get Away Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-742-B) Br-7158 OJL-11
me : told my boy friend too And I would                 Gibson, Clifford; Hard-Headed Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57755-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
I had Well my friend took her from me                   Kelly, Jack; Men Fooler Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-151- ) Vo-05312 OJL-19
instead of twenty-one A friend walked up to me          Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
mean he is my friend We can drink more                  Gillum, Bill Jazz; Me and My Buddy; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064742- ) BB-B8872 RCA INT-1177
is the poor man's friend Well well it will              Estes, Sleepy John; Poor Man's Friend; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62480-A) De-7442 RBF RF-11
take him for your friend  Well well he'll hang          Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
Me and my girl friend : went out for a                  Johnson, Lil; Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand Do; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3355- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2
my wife and my friend When I got my                     Big Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My Mind-Part 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606-?) Ba-32559 Yz L-1035
me Boy friend boy friend : where in the world           Memphis Minnie; Boy Friend Blues; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3168-A) OK-05670 BC-1
doggone hard I got friend who's got money : please      Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
man and my best friend : will never see the             Mack, Alura; West End Blues; Richmond, Ind., 1 Mar. 1929; (14847) Ge-6813 His HLP-4
man and my best friend : won't cheat in West            Henderson, Katherine; West End Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (235-A) QRS-R7024 His HLP-21
I said maybe boy friend : you can borrow a              Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Maybe I'll Loan You a Dime; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064003-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
out with your girl friend : you just a plain            Johnson, Lonnie; Something Fishy; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91345-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
over town : not a friend you can find As                Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
your friend : and a friend you sure did like            Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BB-B6356 Rt RL-329
may be your best friend you don't know  What            Wheatstraw, Peetie; All Night Long Blues; Chicago, 18 Aug. 1934; (C-9315-A) De-7082 AH-158
told you : like a friend You better draw : your         Chatman, Bo; The Law Gonna Step on You; New York, 5 June 1931; (404935-A) OK unissued Yz L-1034
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