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 AREN'T...............2  (0,001%)
to tell me : daddy aren't you spending slow Says        Collins, Chasey; Atlanta Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96249-1) BB-B6187 BC-6
I can't be satisfied Aren't you a little lonesome       Moore, Whistlin' Alex; It Wouldn't Be So Hard; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149562-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
 ARGUE................1  (0,000%)
You women fuss and argue with your good man             Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); 80 Highway Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064921-1) BB-B8927 BC-7
 ARGUING..............7  (0,003%)
gal of mine Hey arguing : arguing everywhere I can't    Short, Jaydee; Telephone Arguin' Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-456-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
of mine Hey arguing : arguing everywhere I can't get    Short, Jaydee; Telephone Arguin' Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-456-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
two women : they was arguing on the street They         Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
There's so many people : arguing on the telegram This   Short, Jaydee; Telephone Arguin' Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-456-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
those tadpoles and minnows : arguing over me Sitting here Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524-B) OK-8455 RBF RF-1
the Chicago women : from arguing over me Come here      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4567-2) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
and night Catch you arguing with that fellow : you      Jones, Coley; The Elder's He's My Man; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149559-2) Co-14489-D Rt RL-315
 ARGUMENT.............1  (0,000%)
night he started an argument : he dared poor me         Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Please My Man; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3170-A) OK-05728 BC-1
 ARKAN................1  (0,000%)
for Chicago : A for Arkan Why did I leave               Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1020-B) ARC-5-12-65 Yz L-1035
 ARKANSAS.............9  (0,004%)
Louisiana : and go to Arkansas Boll weevil told the     Patton, Charley; Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15211) Pm-12805 Yz L-1020
in the state of Arkansas I want you to                  Barefoot Bill; Squabblin' Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150303-2) Co-14526-D OJL-14
till I left old Arkansas I started out one              Thomas, Henry; Arkansas; Chicago, c. early July 1927; (   ) Vo-1286 Rt RL-312
loving : way down in Arkansas Now you know the          Johnson, Robert; Terraplane Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2586-1) ARC-7-03-56 Co CL-1654
mine Water all in Arkansas : people screaming in Tennessee Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4491-5) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
she got relatives in Arkansas She ain't so good-looking Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3088-2) Pm-12425 Bio BLP-12015
little woman : in Pinebluff Arkansas  She was the sweetest White, Washington (Booker Washington White); Pinebluff Arkansas; Chicago, 2 Sept. 1937; (C-1996-2) Vo-03711 Co C-30036
work there : like in Arkansas When I cross : the        Jones, Maggie; North Bound Blues; New York, 16 Apr. 1925; (140534-2) Co-14092-D VJM VLP-23
the state : of old Arkansas Where they don't allow      Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
 ARM..................15  (0,006%)
of gold under each arm : and a loaf of                  Johnson, Lonnie; Hard Time Ain't Gone No Where; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91340-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
and day Had your arm around your pillow : where         Lincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145107-1) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
right on my right arm Every time I want                 Arnold, Kokomo; Kid Man Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63754-A) De-7464 Say SDR-163
long as my right arm Going to carry it                  Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
long as my right arm Have to be riding                  Jordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (57703-1) Vi-V38564 Rt RL-318
go in my right arm He stung me this                     Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59993-2) Vi-V38599 BC-7
as long as my arm I stings every good-looking           Chatman, Bo; I'm an Old Bumble Bee; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404720-B) OK-8852 RBF RF-9
horn : long as my arm I've an old five                  Patton, Charley; Jersey Bull Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14723- ) Vo-02782 Mam S-3802
as long as my arm Kill everybody : ever done            Bennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-127- ) Vo-1464 OJL-18
long as your right arm Lord if you play                 Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
out : by my right arm Now go down in                    McPhail, Black Bottom; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11512-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019
took me by the arm  Now the prosecutor questioned       Welsh, Nolan; The Bridwell Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9727-A) OK-8372 Fwy FJ-2802
long as your right arm  She yields so much              Williams, Joe; Wild Cow Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96246-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087
me : right by my arm Soon I began to                    Cannon, Gus; Feather Bed; Memphis, 9 Sept. 1928; (47002-2) Vi-V38515 Fwy FA-2953
this mandolin under my arm : to the ??? cafe            Rachel, James Yank; Expressman Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59934- ) Vi-23318 Fwy FA-2953
 ARMS.................62  (0,027%)
And I fold my arms : and I begin to                     Akers, Garfield; Dough Roller Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-776- ) Vo-1481 OJL-11
the station : fold my arms and moan Asked the           Bracey, Ishman; Left Alone Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41843-2) Vi-21349 Rt RL-330
I folded up my arms : and I slowly walked               Davis, Walter; Sad and Lonesome Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85481-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
Take me in your arms and love me : like                 Fuller, Blind Boy; Good Feeling Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1940; (26616-A) OK-06231 BC-11
but fold my little arms and cry I said                  Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Number Three Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4416-2) Pm-12475 Yz L-1010
Mmm I fold my arms : and I walked away                  House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-409-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
Lord I fold my arms : and I walked away                 House, Son; Dry Spell Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-425-4) Pm-12990 OJL-11
five-fifteen Cut off his arms : and it cracked his      Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
forty-four Cut off his arms : and it crunched his       Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
Had to fold my arms : and I slowly walked               Johnson, Robert; If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2633-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
he sings Swing his arms and hands : and a               Waters, Ethel; Memphis Man; New York, c. Mar. 1923; (564-1) BS-14146 Bio BLP-12022
your head in your arms And then you realize             Jackson, Papa Charlie; I Got What It Takes But It Breaks My Heart to Give It Away; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10020-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042
closer : in your papa's arms Another little kiss : wouldn't Carr, Leroy; Papa Wants a Cookie; Chicago, 2 Jan. 1930; (C-5070- ) Vo-1561 Yz L-1036
jellyroll He puts his arms around me : like the         Bogan, Lucille; Man Stealer Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16997-2) ARC-35-09-13 Rt RL-317
my feet But your arms around me : baby like             Chatman, Bo; Ants in My Pants; New York, 5 June 1931; (404938-B) OK-8897 His HLP-5
got nobody : throw my arms around Yonder comes the      Collins, Sam; Devil in the Lion's Den; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12737-A) Ge-6181 OJL-10
When she throws her arms around poor me : like          Fuller, Blind Boy; Bus Rider Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3139-A) OK-05933 BC-11
for you Put your arms around me : hold me               Green, Lil; Give Your Mama One Smile; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059150-1) BB-B8640 RCA LPV-574
Baby you throw your arms around me : let's have         Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15
some She throws her arms around me : like the           Johnson, Billiken; Interurban Blues; Dallas, 3 Dec. 1927; (145323-2) Co-14293-D Rt RL-335
away I feel cold arms around me : and ice               Johnson, Lonnie; Blue Ghost Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63523-A) De-7537 AH-158
lump Throwed them sweet arms around me : like a         McTell, Blind Willie; Atlanta Strut; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149299-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
used-to-be Now put your arms around me : like the       Poor Jab (Jab Jones); Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47037-2) Vi-V38504 RBF RF-1
of day With your arms around the pillow : where         Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1596-2) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078
used-to-be Now put your arms around me : like the       Shade, Will; Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47037-2) Vi-V38504 Rt RL-337
of day  With your arms around the pillow : where        Wilson, Leola B.; Down the Country; Chicago, c. Nov. 1926; (4012-2) Pm-12444 Bio BLP-12037
man : to put my arms around  Oh did you                 Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Fourth and Beale; Chicago, c. 12 Sept. 1929; (C-4338- ) Br-7138 His HLP-15
hold you in my arms : baby and I want                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Honey Bee Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020842-1) BB-B7707 RCA INT-1088
up right in your arms But here's a lesson               Smith, Mamie; Jenny's Ball; New York, 19 Feb. 1931; (404852-A) OK-8915 Sw S-1240
baby : rolling in your arms But if you don't            Stokes, Frank; It Won't Be Long Now; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45420-2) Vi-21672 Rt RL-307
got somebody else    You arms don't feel the same       Johnson, Lonnie; Something Fishy; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91345-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
standing at the terminal : arms fold up and cried       Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); She's Gone Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147306-1) Co-14461-D RBF RF-15
this morning : with my arms folded up and crying        Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-1) ARC-7-05-81 Co C-30034
this morning : with my arms folded up and crying        Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-2) ARC-7-05-81 Co CL-1654
laying up in your arms I need someone to                Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Be Mistreated; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1671-1) Vo-03474 BC-1
your lover in your arms  I wants my lover               White, Washington; High Fever Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2987-A) Vo-05489 Co C-30036
hold me in his arms  I said get back                    Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Eagles on a Half; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1931; (L-826-1) Pm-13074 Yz L-1001
going to fold my arms : I'm going to kneel              House, Son; Preachin' the Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-411-1) Pm-13013 OJL-5
lying in my baby's arms    I'm going away : now         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Dream Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4577-2) Pm-12510 Bio BLP-12015
man : rolling in your arms I'm going I'm going          Stokes, Frank; It Won't Be Long Now; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45420-2) Vi-21672 Rt RL-307
come : and feel your arms It makes my feeling           Chatman, Bo; Ants in My Pants; New York, 5 June 1931; (404938-B) OK-8897 His HLP-5
one rolling in her arms  Laid my head on                Wilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-191- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
And I fold my arms Lord : and I slowly                  Newbern, Hambone Willie; Roll and Tumble Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402306-B) OK-8679 OJL-17
land in sweet mama's arms Lord said blues jumped        Rachel, James Yank; Sweet Mama; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62550) Vi-23318 Rt RL-329
Take me in your arms mama : and rock me                 Stokes, Frank; Blues in D; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20048-2) Pm-12552 Bio BLP-12041
pick up in my arms Mama that's all right                Bracey, Ishman; The Four Day Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45461-2) Vi-V38560 Yz L-1007
so far apart My arms may be empty : have                Johnson, Lonnie; I'm So Tired of Living All Alone; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400447-B) OK-8677 CC-30
so far apart My arms may be empty : but                 Johnson, Lonnie; I'm So Tired of Living All Alone; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400447-B) OK-8677 CC-30
in my high brown's arms Me and my baby                  Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Honey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-126- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
rock me in her arms Now take your black                 Hill, Sammy; Cryin' for the Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55319) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
hold you in my arms  Now and if you                     Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
hold you in my arms  Now I want to                      Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
Take me in your arms : rock me good and                 Stokes, Frank; Frank Stoke's Dream; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56305-2) Vi-23411 Yz L-1008
laying in my mother's arms She always told me           Davis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85480-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
she was in my arms  She said daddy I                    Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
away Come into my arms sweet woman : and please         Johnson, Lonnie; New Falling Rain Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63521-A) De-7461 Sw S-1225
him all in your arms Sweet mama I haven't               Hill, Sammy; Cryin' for the Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55319) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
had you in my arms : them blues would blow              Washboard Sam; I Get the Blues at Bedtime; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074687-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
station : fold my troubled arms  We walked and asked    Wilkins, Robert; Get Away Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-742-B) Br-7158 OJL-11
that chair with folded arms Well it seems like          Kelly, Jack; Flower Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-144-1) Vo unissued OJL-21
hold me in her arms Yes I'm a poor                      Gillum, Bill Jazz; Got to Reap What You Sow; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034810- ) BB-B8287 RCA INT-1177
right in sweet mama's arms You know once ain't          Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
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