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 ARRANGEMENTS.........5  (0,002%)
You better make some arrangements : because it a-won't be Gillum, Bill Jazz; One Letter Home; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070443- ) BB-B8943 RCA INT-1177
won't you please make arrangements for me Your hair     Chatman, Bo; Arrangement for Me-Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047647-1) BB-B8397 Yz L-1014
questions : can you make arrangements for me I got      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524-B) OK-8455 RBF RF-1
questions : can't you make arrangements for me    I'm sitting Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
questions : can't you make arrangements for me I got    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
 ARREST...............6  (0,003%)
Now the sheriff he arrest me : and he march             Estes, Sleepy John; Jailhouse Blues; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93007-A) De-7814 RBF RF-8
Spain Police come to arrest me babe : and they          Howell, Peg Leg; Skin Game Blues; Atlanta, 9 Nov. 1927; (145185-2) Co-14473-D RBF RF-202
and eleven twenty-nine They arrest me for murder : I    Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
me Lord the police arrest me : carried me before        Newbern, Hambone Willie; Shelby County Workhouse Blues; Atlanta, 13 Mar. 1929; (402297-B) OK-8740 RBF RF-202
of mine  You can arrest me judge : put me               Williams, Joe; Somebody's Been Borrowing that Stuff; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85488-1) BB-B5900 RCA LPV-518
you'll have to go arrest poor Dolly Smith Then          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
 ARRESTED.............14  (0,006%)
mean My gal got arrested : and they put her             Carr, Leroy; Eleven Twenty-Nine Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16429-1) Vo-03157 Bio BLP-C9
go uptown : have me arrested and have me put            McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
uptown : and have me arrested and have me put           McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Mama; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14069-2) Vo-02622 Yz L-1037
else When he were arrested : and put in that            Spivey, Victoria; Arkansas Road Blues; St. Louis, 27 Apr. 1927; (80768-B) OK-8481 Spi LP-2001
from penitentiary Because I'm arrested baby : please don't grieve Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
of it all They arrested me : carried me before          Howell, Peg Leg; Ball and Chain Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148270-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
station Lord : police he arrested me Lord the police    Newbern, Hambone Willie; Shelby County Workhouse Blues; Atlanta, 13 Mar. 1929; (402297-B) OK-8740 RBF RF-202
came along : and he arrested me for vag I               Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Job Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20343-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
door to door    They arrested my baby : accused her     Martin, Carl; Good Morning, Judge; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-882- ) Vo-03047 OJL-18
it's ninety-three I got arrested : off of Beale Street  unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
a Monday I was arrested : on a Tuesday I                Daniels, Julius; Ninety-Nine Year Blues; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37932-2) Vi unissued Fwy FA-2953
knew my mama : got arrested on Maxwell Street Lord      Jackson, Papa Charlie; Maxwell Street Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (2288-2) Pm-12320 Bio BLP-12042
pass by here They arrested that bootlegger : gave him   Pope, Jenny; Whiskey Drinkin' Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-193- ) Vo-1438 His HLP-1
We going to be arrested : when the wagon comes          Smith, Bessie; Gimme a Pigfoot; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152578-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
 ARRESTING............1  (0,000%)
for change Until these arresting officers : change my tricking Bogan, Lucille; Tricks Ain't Working No More; Chicago, c. mid Dec. 1930; (C-6848-A) Br-7186 His HLP-15
 ART..................2  (0,001%)
it's our Father : who art in heaven The preacher        Stokes, Frank; You Shall; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4771-3) Pm-12518 Rt RL-308
it's our Father : who art in heaven The preacher        Stokes, Frank; You Shall; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20043-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
 ARTHUR...............2  (0,001%)
Flying Crow leave Port Arthur : come to Shreveport to   Washboard Sam; Flying Crow Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064480-1) BB-B8844 BC-10
Flying Crow leave Port Arthur : why they come in        Black Ivory King (Dave Alexander); The Flying Crow; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61795-A) De-7307 BC-5
 ARTY.................1  (0,000%)
a ticket : to Chicago Arty wanted to marry me           Waters, Ethel; Georgia Blues; New York, c. May 1922; (B) BS-14120 Bio BLP-12022
 AS...................494  (0,211%)
at all ??? good as ??? : ??? good as                    Burse, Charlie; I Got Good Taters; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18650) Ch-16481 Rt RL-337
have to get low as a toad Some of                       Alexander, Texas;  Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
fellow : just as good as a man could be                 Alexander, Texas; Frost Texas Tornado Blues; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404117-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
snout : just as long as a rail He wasn't                Arnold, Kokomo; The Twelves; Chicago, 18 Jan. 1935; (C-9671-A) De-7083 Say SDR-163
Now just as sure as a freight train : rolls             Arnold, Kokomo; Head Cuttin' Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91331-A) De-7417 BC-4
as an elephant : strong as a mule     Railroad Bill     Bell, Ed; She's a Fool Gal; Atlanta, 4 Dec. 1930; (151038-2) Co-14595-D Rt RL-325
gal : she is big as a bull She never                    Carr, Leroy; Papa Wants to Knock a Jug; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7223-A) Vo-1651 Yz L-1036
town I'm as loving : as a woman can be                  Chatman, Bo; Sales Tax; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82635-1) BB-B5453 Yz L-1014
they're straight : some crooked as a barrel of snakes   Chatman, Bo; Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02619-1) BB-B8159 Yz L-1014
a monkey : as sly as a fox She should                   Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Jasper's Gal; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (059499-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
nothing here I'm hungry as a hound : I can't            Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
head : just as tight as a drum A little                 Estes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
was beat and raggedy : as a mop You going               Green, Lil; What Have I Done; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044976-1) BB-B8524 RCA LPV-574
babe : and use me as a child But it's                   Harris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7100- ) Me-M12077 Yz L-1031
Honey honey : you sweet as a plum Baby you              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15
mine He as pretty as a white dog : but                  Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148360-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
town : and she's taller as a sycamore tree That's       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Deceitful Brownskin Woman; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20065-2) Pm-12551 Bio BLP-12015
she is as soft as a butterball She got                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
woman : and she's cunning as a squirrel When she        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lastin' Lovin'; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20407-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
woman : just as sweet as a girl friend can              Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
he's just as true as a fox You can                      Kelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues No. 2; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13713) Ba-32934 Rt RL-329
your feet Bedbugs big as a jackass : he will            Lewis, Furry; Mean Old Bedbug Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1134 Rt RL-333
monkey-man Just as sure as a sparrow mama : babe        Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
stone crazy about her : as a doggone fool can           McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
stone crazy about her : as a good-looking woman can     McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
Babe just as sure as a blackbird : flies in             McCoy, Charlie; Last Time Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-176- ) Br-7141 Yz L-1001
and beat you ragged as a cedar tree When                McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
balky : or as high as a kite He charges                 Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
just as crazy crazy : as a poor girl can                Memphis Minnie; Crazy Cryin' Blues; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-112-A) Vo-1678 BC-13
kitchen : just as quiet as a lamb I wasn't              Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021
with either one : same as a charge from a               Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
that left duke : same as a kick from a                  Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
do Just as soon : as a train mama makes                 Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Out West Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02649-1) BB-B6916 CC-35
her : just as sorry as a man can be                     Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
know you're as sweet : as a candy doll You              Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Got a Letter from My Darlin'; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64731- ) Vi-23267 Rt RL-337
I get as little as a gnat Mama : then                   Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; You Got Me Rollin'; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64741-2) Vi-23274 Rt RL-323
nice I was kind : as a poor girl could                  Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
my feet Bedbugs big as a jackass : will bite            Smith, Bessie; Mean Old Bed Bug Blues; New York, 27 Sept. 1927; (144796-3) Co-14250-D Fwy FJ-2802
to straighten up : straight as a answer come Ain't      Smith, Bessie; I'm Down in the Dumps; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152580-2) OK-8945 Co CL-856
I get as low as a coat For my                           Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
jumping : then I'm dangerous as a doggone lion You      Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hungry Wolf; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-165-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
be humble to you : as a lamb I wouldn't                 Spivey, Sweet Pease (Addie Spivey); Double Dozens; Chicago, 12 Aug. 1936; (90787-C) De-7204 AH-158
I'm just as lonesome : as a young man can               Sykes, Roosevelt; Fire Detective Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15557) Pm-12827 Riv RM-8819
drunk : and I'm blue as a poor man can                  Torey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-64-2) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
on Just as sure as a bluebird : flies in                Torey, George; Lonesome Man Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-65-1) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
And I get crazy : as a loon When everybody              Waters, Ethel; That Da Da Strain; New York, c. May 1922; (A) BS-14120 Bio BLP-12022
parlor : just as dumb as a lamb  I wasn't               Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Over to My House; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-265-1) Pm-12977 Yz L-1018
had me almost crazy : as a doggone girl could           Willis, Ruth Mary; Painful Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151907-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037
point And as soon as all the taverns close              Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
ain't no fool Big as an elephant : strong as            Bell, Ed; She's a Fool Gal; Atlanta, 4 Dec. 1930; (151038-2) Co-14595-D Rt RL-325
be sweet little woman : as an apple on a                Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Got to Help Me Some; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064000-1) BB-B8834 RCA-730.581
here I was reared as an orphan : never harmed           Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL-689-A) Br-7044 Rt RL-312
have a woman : good as any in this town                 Alexander, Texas; Double Crossing Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402639-B) OK-8745 Yz L-1032
is just as sweet as any honey Say I                     Anderson, . . . (Walter Taylor); Thirty-Eight and Plus; Richmond, Ind., 14 Feb. 1930; (16266-B) Ge-7157 Fwy FJ-2801
her mouth : just sweet as any honey Old Uncle           Arnold, Kokomo; Salty Dog; Chicago, 12 Jan. 1937; (91070-A) De-7267 Rt RL-318
a black horse : black as any crow Had a                 Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
around his forepaw : white as any snow Yes old          Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
as broke and hungry : as any gambler can be             Campbell, Bob; Dice's Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15483-1) Vo-02830 Rt RL-340
me Because I'm sweet : as any man can be                Dooley, Simmie (Pink Anderson); Gonna Tip Out Tonight; Atlanta, 14 Apr. 1928; (146067-1) Co-14436-D OJL-18
in my town : sweet as any gal could be                  Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
the mouth : just sweet as any honey Now who             Jackson, Papa Charlie; Salty Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1924; (1893-?) Pm-12236 Yz L-1029
get just as drunk : as any drunken man can              Johnson, James Stump; Barrel of Whiskey Blues; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (70680-1) Vi-23327 Yz L-1033
she's just as good as any in this white                 McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
I'm about as blue : as any girl can be                  Moore, Rosie Mae; Ha-Ha Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41831-1) Vi-21280 Her H-201
as broke and hungry : as any gambler ought to           Roland, Walter; Dices' Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15485-2) Ba-33343 RBF RF-12
on the mountain : high as any gal could stand           Smith, Bessie; Weeping Willow Blues; New York, 26 Sept. 1924; (140062-2) Co-14042-D Co CL-856;
done I'm as good : as any woman in your                 Smith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (142878-3) Co-14179-D Co CL-857
in this jailhouse : scared as any fool can be           Spivey, Victoria; Murder in the First Degree; New York, 1 Nov. 1927; (81596-B) OK-8581 Spi LP-2001
back I'll be good : as any man can act                  Stokes, Frank; Take Me Back; Memphis, 30 Aug. 1928; (45454-2) Vi-V38531 Yz L-1008
about your good looks : as any poor man can             Stokes, Frank; Bunker Hill Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55574-1) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
no more ??? : good as any man can be                    Stone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030
the water : as long as any man And my                   Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21020-4) Pm-12722 Bio BLP-12004
do Your baby's pigmeat : as anybody in the neighborhood Ledbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17181-2) ARC-6-04-55 His HLP-4
in Tennessee Just big as black and greasy : great       Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
out swinging : I'm just as blue as I can                Doyle, Little Buddy; Bad in Mind Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-153-1) Vo-05111 Rt RL-319
I'm so blue : just as blue as I can                     Gibson, Cleo; Nothing But the Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402312) OK-8700 Sw S-1240
leave me : I'm blue as blue can be Now                  Jones, Maggie; Four Flushing Papa; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140104-2) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23
got the blues : blue as blue can be Because             Jones, Maggie; Jealous Mama Blues; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140105-1) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23
to me I'm about as blue : as any girl                   Moore, Rosie Mae; Ha-Ha Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41831-1) Vi-21280 Her H-201
on me I'm just as broke and hungry : as                 Campbell, Bob; Dice's Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15483-1) Vo-02830 Rt RL-340
know says I'm just as broke and hungry : as             Roland, Walter; Dices' Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15485-2) Ba-33343 RBF RF-12
is shining : everybody's happy as can be Just as        Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
left me : I'm hopeless as can be ??? : I                Bell, Anna; Hopeless Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (171-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
daddy : and he's sweet as can be And what               Jones, Maggie; You May Go, But You'll Come Back Some Day; New York, 18 Dec. 1924; (140192-2) Co-14063-D VJM VLP-23
I'm red-hot : and dangerous as can be    If somebody    Jones, Maggie; Dangerous Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (140489-3) Co-14070-D VJM VLP-23
the feeling is sad as can be Now I'm                    Martin, Daisy; Feelin' Blue; New York, c. late July 1923; (5237-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
do It's cloudy outdoors : as can be That's the          Smith, Bessie; Shipwreck Blues; New York, 11 June 1931; (151597-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
funny mama : as funny as can be If we                   Washboard Sam; We Gonna Move; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07617- ) BB-B7001 BC-10
can forget : ooo well as close as we used               Wheatstraw, Peetie; True Blue Woman; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1258-1) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
haven't nothing so long as corn liquor lasts : and      Jackson, Jim; Bootlegging Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41904-2) Vi-21268 Rt RL-323
alone : I was lonesome as could be How I                Gross, Helen; Strange Man; New York, c. July 1924; (31590-1) Ajax-17050 VJM VLP-40
lowdown in mind Hungry as could be : looking at         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bakershop Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15668) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
feeling so blue : down-hearted as could be A brownskin  Johnson, Ki Ki; Wrong Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Aug. 1928; (   ) QRS-R7003 His HLP-17
help myself I'm just as crazy crazy : as a              Memphis Minnie; Crazy Cryin' Blues; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-112-A) Vo-1678 BC-13
my bug juice : just as crazy about it as                Moore, Kid Prince; Bug Juice Blues; New York, 8 Apr. 1936; (18971-2) ARC-6-09-56 Rt RL-340
me But she just as crooked : as she can                 Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
I can get just as drunk : as any drunken                Johnson, James Stump; Barrel of Whiskey Blues; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (70680-1) Vi-23327 Yz L-1033
when I got home : as drunk as I could                   Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
Bell Street Alley : just as drunk as I can              McTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9946-A) De-7078 Rt RL-324
gal : she was dumb as dumb could be But                 Johnson, Lonnie; I'm Nuts About that Gal; New York, 12 Aug. 1932; (152259-2) OK-8946 CC-30
in the parlor : just as dumb as a lamb                  Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Over to My House; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-265-1) Pm-12977 Yz L-1018
Yes you're evil : just as evil as you can               Carr, Leroy; Evil-Hearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16426-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
to the mountain : look as far as my eyes                Johnson, Robert; If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2633-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
leg oh Lord : just as far as I can                      Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
it rained : it rained as far as I could                 White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
inch long He sells as fast : a hog can                  Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483-B) OK-8654 Bio BLP-C4
may be funny mama : as funny as can be                  Washboard Sam; We Gonna Move; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07617- ) BB-B7001 BC-10
Legs look as nice : as Georgia ham She uses             Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
jailhouse steps : was slick as glass  I tried to        Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977-?) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
good : just as good as gold No mess around              Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
a good fellow : just as good as a man                   Alexander, Texas; Frost Texas Tornado Blues; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404117-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
I tried to be as good to that woman                     Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496
all baby : I've been as good as I could                 Carr, Leroy; You Left Me Crying; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16418-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
a letter : said be as good as you can                   Davis, Walter; The Only Woman; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053975-1) BB-B8773 RCA INT-1085
now now she's just as good as any in                    McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
she love you : about as good as she do                  McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
she loves you : about as good as she do                 McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
what I've done I'm as good : as any woman               Smith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (142878-3) Co-14179-D Co CL-857
It may be just as good : just as good                   Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
just as good : just as good as gold No                  Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
the world I do As good as I've been                     Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
Sometime mama : you're good as good can be You          Weaver, Curley; Sometime Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9939-B) Ch-50065 His HLP-31
and greasy : great God as greasy can be Her             Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
from the country : just as green as green could         Easton, Amos; Green Country Gal; New York, 23 Aug. 1936; (61241-A) De-7440 AH-158
country : just as green as green could be Now           Easton, Amos; Green Country Gal; New York, 23 Aug. 1936; (61241-A) De-7440 AH-158
care for me    Just as happy : woman as I               Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
ago : and you was as happy as you could                 Washboard Sam; You Stole My Love; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070382-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
to live alone Just as hard to be married                Big Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My Mind-Part 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606-?) Ba-32559 Yz L-1035
dime or two Soon as hard time strike me                 Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Hard Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Nov. 1931; (18220) Ch-16361 Yz L-1019
you can't jump man as hard as you try                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20363-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
a hard-luck man : just as hard-luck as I can            Sykes, Roosevelt; Hard Luck Man Blues; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69404- ) Vi-23320 Yz L-1033
couldn't see old Timbrook : as he come darting by       Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
a stable : as long as he is tall So                     Johnson, Billiken; Wild Jack Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147607-2) Co-14405-D Rt RL-315
devil is evil : evil as he can be I                     McCoy, Joe; Evil Devil Woman Blues; Chicago, 16 Aug. 1934; (C-9299-A) De-7822 BC-5
be black So long as he can eagle rock                   Smith, Bessie; Baby Doll; New York, 4 May 1926; (142147-2) Co-14147-D Co CL-857
letters : that's as long as he is tall But              Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140181-2) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
my mouth so down : as he can be Left                    Sylvester, Hannah; Midnight Blues; New York, c. May 1923; (1407-?) Pm-12033 VJM VLP-40
got shot down : just as he was walking out              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040525- ) BB-B8265 BC-3;
I would be rich as Henry Ford Lord if                   Arnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9653-A) De-7050 CC-25
stack of dollars : just as high as I am                 Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
make you balky : or as high as a kite                   Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
Stack of dollars : just as high as I am                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Deep Down in the Ground; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020849-1) BB-B7805 RCA INT-1088
never eat chitlings : long as hog got feet Takes        Jackson, Papa Charlie; Mama, Don't You Think I Know; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2224-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
good fellow : just good as I can be Says                Alexander, Texas; Frost Texas Tornado Blues; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404117-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
friend Just as soon as I got ragged and                 Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
home : just as long as I got mine Is                    Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
day Just as soon as I get my money                      Big Bill (Broonzy); Rustlin' Man; Chicago, 9 Dec. 1935; (C-890-3) ARC unissued Rt RL-316
what you car : long as I treat you right                Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
I'm feeling blue : lowdown as I can be Come             Blake, Blind; Come On Boys Let's Do that Messin' Around; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3061-2) Pm-12413 Bio BLP-12003
quit me baby : good as I been to you                    Blake, Blind; You Gonna Quit Me Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20110-1) Pm-12597 Yz L-1016
whiskey : crazy about it as I can be But                Blake, Blind; Bootleg Rum Dum Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20566-1) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
those midnight blues : blue as I can be Late            Bogan, Lucille; Lonesome Midnight Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15478-2) ARC-6-04-63 Rt RL-317
I'm evil and mean as I can be And                       Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
now I'm tired : tired as I can be And                   Bogan, Lucille; Tired as I Can Be; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15505-1) Ba-33313 His HLP-4
now I'm tired : tired as I can be And                   Bogan, Lucille; Tired as I Can Be; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15505-1) Ba-33313 His HLP-4
you please Mama sure as I told you : I                  Bracey, Ishman; Left Alone Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41843-2) Vi-21349 Rt RL-330
brownskin woman : just about as I need And the          Bracey, Ishman; Pay Me No Mind; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-242-2) Pm-13038 Yz L-1007
going to be mean as I can be I                          Carr, Leroy; Hard Hearted Papa; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16417-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
mean and hateful : swear as I can be I                  Carr, Leroy; Hard Hearted Papa; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16417-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
I've been as good as I could be Why                     Carr, Leroy; You Left Me Crying; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16418-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
I goes along Says as I fly around now                   Chatman, Bo; I'm an Old Bumble Bee; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404720-B) OK-8852 RBF RF-9
ramrodding daddy : I rams as I walk along Every         Chatman, Bo; Ram Rod Daddy; New York, 4 June 1931; (404926-A) OK-8897 His HLP-5
your lemon baby : soon as I got in Says                 Chatman, Bo; Let Me Roll Your Lemon; New Orleans, 19 Jan. 1935; (87624-1) BB-B5861 Yz L-1034
drunk on a Sunday : as I have nothing else              Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Whiskey and Gin Blues; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070434-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
happy with my future : as I am with my                  Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Caught the Old Coon at Last; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070437-1) BB-B8974 RCA-730.581
to do So long as I can get ???                          Clayton, Jennie; I Packed My Suitcase, Started to the Train; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40312-1) Vi-21412 Rt RL-311
buy a shotgun : long as I am tall I'm                   Cole, James; Mistreated the Only Friend You Had; Richmond, Ind., 16 Jan. 1932; (18324) Ch-16718 Rt RL-311
road pretty mama : far as I could see Another           Cole, Kid; Niagara Fall Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1998-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
it just as slow as I can I might                        Collins, Sam; Slow Mama Slow; New York, 8 Oct. 1931; (10839-2) Ba-32311 OJL-10
trouble : just as long as I can be Don't                Davis, Walter; L and N Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76802-1) BB-B5143 RCA INT-1085
like myself Mama just as I have told you                Davis, Walter; Sad and Lonesome Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85481-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
twenty-sixth day of May As I walked into my             Davis, Walter; The Only Woman; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053975-1) BB-B8773 RCA INT-1085
Just as happy : woman as I can be Because               Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
I'm just as blue as I can be My                         Doyle, Little Buddy; Bad in Mind Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-153-1) Vo-05111 Rt RL-319
dollars : just as long as I am tall If                  Estes, Sleepy John; Stack O' Dollars; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62547-2) Vi-23397 Rt RL-307
across the creek Soon as I got her : somebody           Estes, Sleepy John; Mary Come On Home; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93006-A) De-7814 Sw S-1220;
good lawyer : he good as I ever seen He                 Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
know the devil must As I lay down in                    Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
blue : just as blue as I can be Because                 Gibson, Cleo; Nothing But the Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402312) OK-8700 Sw S-1240
giggling : when I'm mad as I can be Now                 Gillum, Bill Jazz; I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074648- ) BB-B9042 RCA INT-1177
I can do just as I please Crossing that                 Hardin, Lane; California Desert Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91450-1) BB-B6242 Rt RL-319
gambled through Tennessee Soon as I reach old Georgia   Howell, Peg Leg; Skin Game Blues; Atlanta, 9 Nov. 1927; (145185-2) Co-14473-D RBF RF-202
on the mountain : far as I can see Dark                 Hurt, Mississippi John; Blue Harvest Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401487-A) OK-8692 Bio BLP-C4
man : just as soft as I can be Well                     Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
I'm just as sorry as I can be It's                      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Christmas Eve Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20818-2) Pm-12692 Bio BLP-12000
home : just as long as I got mine My                    Johnson, Lem; Candy Blues; New York, 19 May 1942; (70761-A) De-7895 Br-87.504
my name    I'm lonesome as I can be : baby              Johnson, Lonnie; Sweet Woman You Can't Go Wrong; New York, 5 Aug. 1927; (81189-B) OK-8512 CC-30
me a shotgun : long as I am tall I'm                    Johnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043-A) OK-8677 CC-30
just don't like Soon as I leave my home                 Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
I went home : drunk as I could be There's               Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
got home : as drunk as I could be There's               Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
I went home : drunk as I could be There's               Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
dollars : just as high as I am tall If                  Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
up the river : far as I can see Lord                    Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 1; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16683- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
going to use it as I like    Yes she                    Ledbetter, Huddie; Baby, Don't You Love Me No More; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16693- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
would do As soon as I saw : that I                      Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
I'm going away Soon as I get sober : I'll               Lincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145107-1) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
all the bread Soon as I left home : start               Little Son Joe; Black Cat Swing; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (C-4098-1) OK-06707 BC-1
me so mean Good as I have been to                       Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Change My Mind Blues; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
Lord : just as far as I can hear the                    Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
will be found Soon as I get sober : going               Lucas, Jane; Pussy Cat Blues; New York, 15 Sept. 1930; (10031-2) Ba-32138 Yz L-1035
bell rung for dinner : as I been bad If                 McCoy, Joe; Shake Mattie; Chicago, c. Feb. 1931; (VO-109-A) Vo-1668 Mam S-3803
go my bail Soon as I get out : kiss                     McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
home : just as long as I got mine I've                  McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
go my bail Soon as I get out : kiss                     McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Mama; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14069-2) Vo-02622 Yz L-1037
Alley : just as drunk as I can be Seem                  McTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9946-A) De-7078 Rt RL-324
I'm going crazy : crazy as I can be I                   Memphis Minnie; Crazy Cryin' Blues; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-112-A) Vo-1678 BC-13
everything : just as soon as I get back home            Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
it's all about Soon as I get cold in                    Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Please My Man; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3170-A) OK-05728 BC-1
to my regular : drunk as I can be What                  Miller, Sodarisa; Sunshine Special; Chicago, c. Apr. 1925; (2092-?) Pm-12276 Mil MLP-2018
him from me Even as I lay down at                       Moore, Alice; Black and Evil Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15447) Pm-12819 CC-37
as crazy about it as I can be My                        Moore, Kid Prince; Bug Juice Blues; New York, 8 Apr. 1936; (18971-2) ARC-6-09-56 Rt RL-340
I'm broke : and blue as I can be But                    Moore, William; One Way Gal; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20309-1) Pm-12648 OJL-8
a home : mama long as I got mine Hey                    Patton, Charley; Screamin' and Hollerin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15214) Pm-12805 Yz L-1020
and I was drunk as I could be    Aah                    Patton, Charley; Tom Rushen Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15222-A) Pm-12877 Yz L-1020
Lord : I was broke as I could be They                   Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
I'm just as wild as I can be Now                        Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
I'm just jealous : jealous as I can be Got              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Jealous Hearted Blues; New York, c. 15 Oct. 1924; (1924-2) Pm-12252 Mil MLP-2001
basement : that's as low as I can go I                  Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Down in the Basement; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2627-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
the slow-driving blues : blue as I can be Don't         Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Slow Driving Moan; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4709-1) Pm-12526 Mil MLP-2001
I followed Corrina : long as I could see And            Reed, Willie; Dreaming Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147600-2) Co-14407-D Yz L-1004
down the railroad : far as I could see Look             Rupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (37963-2) Vi-20577 Rt RL-323
to do So long as I can get ???                          Shade, Will; I Packed My Suitcase, Started to the Train; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40312-1) Vi-21412 Rt RL-311
man last night Soon as I get : enough steam             Smith, Bessie; J. C. Holmes Blues; New York, 27 May 1925; (140629-2) Co-14095-D Co CL-855
me : I love you as I did three years                    Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6404-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
knows when    I'm harmless as I can be : I              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
crazy about the preachers : as I could be I             Stokes, Frank; You Shall; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4771-3) Pm-12518 Rt RL-308
was crazy about preachers : as I could be I             Stokes, Frank; You Shall; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20043-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
morning : just as sick as I could be Now                Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
morning Mr pawnshop man : as I walked in his            Sykes, Roosevelt; Kelly's 44 Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62904-2) Vi-V38608 Yz L-1033
another man : as true as I have been to                 Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
man : just as hard-luck as I can be If                  Sykes, Roosevelt; Hard Luck Man Blues; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69404- ) Vi-23320 Yz L-1033
woman : keeps me busy as I can be Ain't                 Thomas, George; Fast Stuff Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L-17-2) Pm-12826 Rt RL-340
the Texas blues : blue as I can be Tell                 Thomas, Henry; Texas Easy Street Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (   ) Vo-1197 OJL-3
one night : is long as I stay in one                    Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Man; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21019-4) Pm-12722 Bio BLP-12004
down in Louisiana : doing as I please Now I'm           Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21020-4) Pm-12722 Bio BLP-12004
ain't mean : I'm good as I can be Tell                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404782-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
mistreat me woman : good as I have been to              Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
mama : tired and dirty as I can be Just                 Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
now I'm as sweet as I can be  I                         Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
trucking through traffic : fast as I can go  When       Wheatstraw, Peetie; Truckin' Thru' Traffic; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91525-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
it rained as far as I could see  I                      White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
down the road : friend as I can see  See                Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
going to sing them as I feel  And old                   Williams, Henry; Lonesome Blues; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1928; (146149-2) Co-14328-D Fly LP-103
dollars : just as high as I am tall  Now                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Deep Down in the Ground; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020849-1) BB-B7805 RCA INT-1088
It seems to me : as if I'm all broke                    Smith, Clara; The Clearing House Blues; New York, 17 Apr. 1924; (81698-2) Co-14019-D VJM VLP-17
to hand It seems as if the world : is                   Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL-689-A) Br-7044 Rt RL-312
you hell bound sure as I'm born Sam a                   Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
do Because as long as I'm around here : they            Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
like  But as soon as I'm gone : you always              Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BB-B6356 Rt RL-329
be Just as soon as it start to raining                  Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
life : and take it as it comes There's so               Hill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1254-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
my bumblebee this morning : as it flying in the         Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-773- ) Vo-1476 His HLP-2
cellar : it was dark as it could be It's                Patton, Charley; High Sheriff Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14725-2) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
got funny baby : funny as it can be  If                 Williams, Joe; Break 'Em On Down; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070487-1) BB-B8969 BC-21
as ??? : ??? good as I've got potatoes : Lord           Burse, Charlie; I Got Good Taters; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18650) Ch-16481 Rt RL-337
home : just as long as I've got mine    My              McFadden, Charlie Specks; People People Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-154-1) Pm-12928 Riv RM-8819
I do As good as I've been : he ought                    Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
me : till I get as little as a gnat                     Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; You Got Me Rollin'; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64741-2) Vi-23274 Rt RL-323
to me I'm just as lonesome : as a young                 Sykes, Roosevelt; Fire Detective Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15557) Pm-12827 Riv RM-8819
him a snout : just as long as a rail                    Arnold, Kokomo; The Twelves; Chicago, 18 Jan. 1935; (C-9671-A) De-7083 Say SDR-163
got a home : just as long as I got                      Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
me a gun : just as long as my arm                       Bennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-127- ) Vo-1464 OJL-18
got a horn mama : as long as your right                 Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
bumblebee : a stinger just as long as my arm            Chatman, Bo; I'm an Old Bumble Bee; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404720-B) OK-8852 RBF RF-9
bought a ticket : just as long as she was               Davis, Walter; M. and O. Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62907-2) Vi-V38618 RCA INT-1085
down in trouble : just as long as I can                 Davis, Walter; L and N Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76802-1) BB-B5143 RCA INT-1085
Stack of dollars : just as long as I am                 Estes, Sleepy John; Stack O' Dollars; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62547-2) Vi-23397 Rt RL-307
to build a stable : as long as he is                    Johnson, Billiken; Wild Jack Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147607-2) Co-14405-D Rt RL-315
got a home : just as long as I got                      Johnson, Lem; Candy Blues; New York, 19 May 1942; (70761-A) De-7895 Br-87.504
I'm going to creep As long as : you make                Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
me a ticket : just as long as my right                  Jordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (57703-1) Vi-V38564 Rt RL-318
rolling done And just as long as you like               Lasky, Louie; How You Want Your Rollin' Done; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-915-C) Vo-02955 Her H-201
got a home : just as long as I've got                   McFadden, Charlie Specks; People People Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-154-1) Pm-12928 Riv RM-8819
had a home : just as long as I got                      McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
buy me a pistol : as long as my right                   Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
In boxcar letters : that's as long as he is             Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140181-2) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
if I do Because as long as I'm around                   Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
stay on the water : as long as any man                  Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21020-4) Pm-12722 Bio BLP-12004
to shoot you woman : as long as my pistol               Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
you would never work : as long as you was               Washboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070380-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
you Sonny Boy : just as long as these times             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
your actions : speaks almost as loud as words Because   Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163
to the basement : that's as low as I can                Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Down in the Basement; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2627-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
Every day : I get as low as a coat                      Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
all over town I'm as loving : as a woman                Chatman, Bo; Sales Tax; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82635-1) BB-B5453 Yz L-1014
good cake : now sweet as mama's shelf Now she           McCoy, Joe; That Will Be Alright; New York, 18 June 1929; (148708-3) Co-14439-D Yz L-1021
there's no such thing : as man and wife nowadays        Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Got to Help Me Some; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064000-1) BB-B8834 RCA-730.581
three But I like as many men : I see                    Bogan, Lucille; Reckless Woman; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15507-2) Ba-33313 His HLP-4
be Now I'm just as mean and hateful : swear             Carr, Leroy; Hard Hearted Papa; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16417-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
never seen : a judge as mean as you before              Foster, Dessa; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
a lowdown rascal : just as mean as you can              Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
The world was black as midnight : I never heard         Johnson, Lonnie; St. Louis Cyclone Blues; New York, 3 Oct. 1927; (81503-B) OK-8512 CC-30
with Georgia hair long as my own They can               Batts, Will; Country Woman; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13718-1) Vo-02531 Rt RL-329
gun : just as long as my arm Kill everybody             Bennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-127- ) Vo-1464 OJL-18
stinger just as long as my arm I stings                 Chatman, Bo; I'm an Old Bumble Bee; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404720-B) OK-8852 RBF RF-9
mountain : look as far as my eyes could see             Johnson, Robert; If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2633-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
ticket : just as long as my right arm Have              Jordan, Luke; My Gal's Done Quit Me; New York, 18 Nov. 1929; (57703-1) Vi-V38564 Rt RL-318
a pistol : as long as my right arm Going                Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
got a horn : long as my arm I've an                     Patton, Charley; Jersey Bull Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14723- ) Vo-02782 Mam S-3802
poor heart ease Soon as my back was turned              Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-184- ) Br-7137 OJL-20
you woman : as long as my pistol will fire              Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
a tam Legs look as nice : as Georgia ham                Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
my road seem dark as night I have pains                 Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654
the skies turned dark as night Then trouble taken       Smith, Bessie; Back Water Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143491-1) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
Watch the roads dark as night mama : and you            Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6405-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
have to use me as no fool     Hey hey                   Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
good to that woman : as one man could be                Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496
sure : just as sure as one and one is                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
old lady : so long as poker last If I                   Shade, Will; I Can Beat You Plenty; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (55599- ) Vi-V38586 Rt RL-337
friend of mine He as pretty as a white                  Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148360-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
the city hospital : just as quick quick as you          Memphis Minnie; Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5822- ) Vo-1588 BC-13
in my kitchen : just as quiet as a lamb                 Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021
woman : she just soon as say yes as to                  Sykes, Roosevelt; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1930; (C-6475-A) Me-M12086 Yz L-1033
basement mama Lord : sweet as she can be Lord           Big Bill (Broonzy); Down in the Basement Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20922-1) Pm-12707 Yz L-1035
brownskin : just as sweet as she can be Lord            Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
and half as sweet as she can be To                      Big Bill (Broonzy); Long Tall Mama; New York, 30 Mar. 1932; (11617-1) Ba-33085 Yz L-1011
Ah watch her boy : as she pass by Because               Big Bill (Broonzy); Keep Your Hands Off Her; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96230-1) BB B6188 RBF RF-16
she just as crooked : as she can be I                   Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
and she was mad as she could be Now                     Carr, Leroy; My Woman's Gone Wrong; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15626-1) Vo-02950 Co C-30496
ticket : just as long as she was tall She               Davis, Walter; M. and O. Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62907-2) Vi-V38618 RCA INT-1085
I said she's sweet as she can be Every                  Fuller, Blind Boy; Thousand Women Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3142-A) OK-05657 RBF RF-202
girl : just as sweet as she can be And                  McClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
you : about as good as she do herself I                 McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
you : about as good as she do herself Don't             McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
a woman : she's sweet as she could be She               Moss, Buddy; Gravy Server; New York, 21 Aug. 1935; (17981- ) ARC-6-11-56 Rt RL-318
There's a gal : sweet as she can be She's               Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
me Your mama's lonesome : as she can be You             Waters, Ethel; Midnight Blues; New York, c. Mar. 1923; (565-2) BS-14146 Bio BLP-12022
seen my little mama : as she come creeping up           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Ain't It a Pity and a Shame; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6488-A) Vo-1649 Say SDR-191
friend I will : mmm as she pass away  Up                Wilkins, Robert; I'll Go With Her Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-743- ) Br-7158 OJL-11
up this morning : just as sick as I could               Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
to do it just as slow as I can                          Collins, Sam; Slow Mama Slow; New York, 8 Oct. 1931; (10839-2) Ba-32311 OJL-10
ways like a monkey : as sly as a fox                    Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Jasper's Gal; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (059499-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
his fleece was white as snow Mary take that             Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
and egg man : just as soft as I can                     Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
truth man : she is as soft as a butterball              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
smiles with you Just as soon as you feel                Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
as can be Just as soon as it start                      Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
be my friend Just as soon as I got                      Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
night and day Just as soon as I get                     Big Bill (Broonzy); Rustlin' Man; Chicago, 9 Dec. 1935; (C-890-3) ARC unissued Rt RL-316
no stopping point And as soon as all the                Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
friend you can find As soon as your money               Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
thought that would do As soon as I saw                  Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
will tell everything : just as soon as I get            Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
you can do Just as soon : as a train                    Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Out West Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02649-1) BB-B6916 CC-35
sure did like  But as soon as I'm gone                  Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BB-B6356 Rt RL-329
do wrong : I'm just as sorry as I can                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Christmas Eve Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20818-2) Pm-12692 Bio BLP-12000
I mistreated her : just as sorry as a man               Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
I'm gone Now just as sure as a freight                  Arnold, Kokomo; Head Cuttin' Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91331-A) De-7417 BC-4
be nobody's dog Just as sure as the sun                 Baxter, Jim (Andrew and Jim Baxter); Bamalong Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 9 Aug. 1927; (39784-2) Vi-20962 Rt RL-318
black mule died Just as sure as the grape               Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
my sugar lump Just as sure as the rabbit                Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
I ??? name Just as sure as the train                    Collins, Sam; Yellow Dog Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12738) Ge-6146 OJL-10
what to do Just as sure as your train                   Collins, Sam; Riverside Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12740) Ge-6167 OJL-10
no more Now just as sure as the grass                   Estes, Sleepy John; Married Woman Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90175-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21
it's no excuse And as sure as the devil                 Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); We Sure Got Hard Times Now; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (150273-1) Co-14558-D CC-36
on me please Just as sure : as you hear                 Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2
tongue cherry red    Just as sure as the train          Jones, Little Hat; Cherry Street Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404300-A) OK-8829 Yz L-1032
to miss me : just as sure as you born                   Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
kill myself a-trying Just as sure as the birds          King David; I Can Deal Worry; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404668-A) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
a mistreating mama : baby as sure as you born           Lewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45428-2) Vi-V38519 Rt RL-323
and a monkey-man Just as sure as a sparrow              Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
all the time Just as sure if he don't                   McClennan, Tommy; Whiskey Head Man; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053736- ) BB-B8760 RBF RF-14
prisoner's blues     Babe just as sure as a blackbird   McCoy, Charlie; Last Time Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-176- ) Br-7141 Yz L-1001
good to me : just as sure as you're born                McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
but his hat    Just as sure as this paper               Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021
a hard-driving papa : just as sure as you born          Rupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (37963-2) Vi-20577 Rt RL-323
You are looking good : as sure as you're born           Smith, Clara; Good Looking Papa Blues; New York, 29 Jan. 1924; (81508-1) Co-14026-D VJM VLP-16
cure me : I'm just as sure to die Give                  Smith, Clara; Prescription for the Blues; New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (140109-1) Co-14045-D VJM VLP-17
a mean hammer : just as sure as you are                 Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140181-2) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
me any good Just as sure as the good                    Spand, Charlie; Back to the Woods Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15456) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
she had on Just as sure as a bluebird                   Torey, George; Lonesome Man Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-65-1) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
anywhere I go Just as sure as you hear                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
strutting : in your Just as sure as the little          Wallace, Minnie; The Old Folks Started It; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55572-2) Vi-V38547 OJL-21
what you say  Just as sure as the red                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Take a Chance; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C-1352-1) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
my children crying  Just as sure as we live             White, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2989-A) Vo-05588 Co C-30036
else  Now I'm just as sure : just as sure               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
just as sure : just as sure as one and                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
my baby : I just as swear and I can't                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Lord, Oh Lord Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020845-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
pretty soon : I just as swear we won't be               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
her mouth : is just as sweet as any honey               Anderson, . . . (Walter Taylor); Thirty-Eight and Plus; Richmond, Ind., 14 Feb. 1930; (16266-B) Ge-7157 Fwy FJ-2801
little old brownskin : just as sweet as she can         Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
and tall : and half as sweet as she can                 Big Bill (Broonzy); Long Tall Mama; New York, 30 Mar. 1932; (11617-1) Ba-33085 Yz L-1011
a brownskin woman : just as sweet as a girl             Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
my little girl : just as sweet as she can               McClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
rods You know you're as sweet : as a candy              Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Got a Letter from My Darlin'; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64731- ) Vi-23267 Rt RL-337
thermometer rise Daddy you as sweet as you can          Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152579-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
found a woman : looked as sweet to me as                Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404782-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
well well now I'm as sweet as I can                     Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
it every day Sure as that spider : hanging on           James, Skip; Cherry Ball Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-748-2) Pm-13065 Bio BLP-12029
be long Just sure as that train : leaves out            Thomas, Henry; Bull Doze Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (C-1999- ) Vo-1230 OJL-3
dog Just as sure as the sun : sets in                   Baxter, Jim (Andrew and Jim Baxter); Bamalong Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 9 Aug. 1927; (39784-2) Vi-20962 Rt RL-318
died Just as sure as the grape vine : grows             Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
lump Just as sure as the rabbit : mama plays            Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
name Just as sure as the train : leaves the             Collins, Sam; Yellow Dog Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12738) Ge-6146 OJL-10
my soul Now sure as the grass : on Texas                Estes, Sleepy John; Poor John Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59968- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
Now just as sure as the grass : on the                  Estes, Sleepy John; Married Woman Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90175-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21
blues away Now sure as the stars : shine in             Estes, Sleepy John; Jack and Jill Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62479-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
in the daytime : crooked as the devil at night          Fuller, Blind Boy; Crooked Woman Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1940; (26619-A) Vo-05527 Rt RL-318
excuse And as sure as the devil : I believe             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); We Sure Got Hard Times Now; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (150273-1) Co-14558-D CC-36
no mistake Just sure as the winter : follows the        Jackson, Papa Charlie; All I Want Is a Spoonful; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (2298-1) Pm-12320 Bio BLP-12042
to meet I'm hot as the devil : I walk                   Jackson, Papa Charlie; Sheik of Desplaines Street; Chicago, c. July 1927; (4671-2) Pm-12501 Bio BLP-12042
welcome to my loving : as the flowers is in             Johnson, Robert; Malted Milk; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-396-1) ARC-7-10-65 Co C-30034
red    Just as sure as the train come in                Jones, Little Hat; Cherry Street Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404300-A) OK-8829 Yz L-1032
a-trying Just as sure as the birds : fly in             King David; I Can Deal Worry; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404668-A) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
can play : well so as the men    Mmm : the              Memphis Minnie; Georgia Skin; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62540- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
crooks in my bag : as the dyingest snake can            Short, Jaydee; Snake Doctor Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11474- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003
good Just as sure as the good Lord : sits               Spand, Charlie; Back to the Woods Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15456) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
heartache : baby ooo Lord as the mamas come and         Temple, Johnnie; Big Boat Whistle; Chicago, 14 May 1935; (C-986-B) Vo-03068 OJL-17
be long Just sure as the train leaves out               Thomas, Henry; Don't Leave Me Here; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4624) Vo-1443 Yz L-1004
I stopped and listened : as the bells continued on      Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Stop and Listen Blues No. 2; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404785-?) OK-8859 Mam S-3804
your Just as sure as the little pea : ain't             Wallace, Minnie; The Old Folks Started It; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55572-2) Vi-V38547 OJL-21
run to the window : as the train was passing            Wallace, Sippie; Special Delivery Blues; Chicago, 1 Mar. 1926; (9547-A) OK-8328 CC-32
say  Just as sure as the red light says                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Take a Chance; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C-1352-1) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
Boy : just as long as these times stay hard             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
Mountain people : are bad as they can be They           Smith, Bessie; Black Mountain Blues; New York, 22 July 1930; (150658-2) Co-14554-D Co CL-856
Trying to ??? devilment : as they can be While          Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
hat    Just as sure as this paper : sticks aside        Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021
on her head : just as tight as a drum                   Estes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
day So you well as to give me some                      Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
soon as say yes as to say no Turn                       Sykes, Roosevelt; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1930; (C-6475-A) Me-M12086 Yz L-1033
Sixty-One flat-top : he's just as true as a fox         Kelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues No. 2; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13713) Ba-32934 Rt RL-329
me for another man : as true as I have                  Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
breaking all around Soon as we make a few               Arnold, Kokomo; Big Ship Blues; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91167-A) De-7361 Say SDR-163
ooo well as close as we used to be                      Wheatstraw, Peetie; True Blue Woman; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1258-1) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
crying  Just as sure as we live : sure we's             White, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2989-A) Vo-05588 Co C-30036
away Baby you just as welcome to my loving              Johnson, Robert; Malted Milk; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-396-1) ARC-7-10-65 Co C-30034
a dirty act Just as well : make it up                   Bracey, Mississippi; Stered Gal; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404766-B) OK-8867 Yz L-1038
got no man Just as well be looking : for                Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
more You just might as well leave her : even            Grant, Bobby; Lonesome Atlanta Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1927; (20212-2) Pm-12595 Yz L-1009
give away You just as well to take it                   Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9644-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101
place : will do just as well They call Whitewash        Poor Jab (Jab Jones); Whitewash Station Blues; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47036-2) Vi-V38504 RBF RF-6
you love You might as well die : give your              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1596-2) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078
place : that do just as well They call Whitewash        Shade, Will; Whitewash Station Blues; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47036-2) Vi-V38504 Rt RL-337
said I was well as well could be But                    Smith, Bessie; Baby Doll; New York, 4 May 1926; (142147-2) Co-14147-D Co CL-857
trust nobody : you might as well be alone Found         Smith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (151595-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
friend : and I might as well stayed at home             Smith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (151595-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
you die I might as well : to tell you                   Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
next year  I might as well be gone : I                  White, Joshua; Welfare Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14902-2) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
too late  You might as well laugh : ??? you             Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Prison Wall Blues; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64747) Vi-23272 Rt RL-329
black gal : I'm just as wild as I can                   Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
speaks almost as loud as words Because your dreamy      Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163
have to work hard as you Oh nigger licked               Alexander, Texas; Section Gang Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81224-B) OK-8498 Rt RL-312
you Just as soon as you feel down-hearted: the          Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
never have nothing : long as you live in Sugarland      Black Boy Shine (Harold Holiday); Sugarland Blues; San Antonio, 20 Nov. 1936; (SA-2551-1) Vo-03417 BC-7
get a woman : same as you can a man                     Blake, Blind; Depression's Gone from Me Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. June 1932; (L-1476-2) Pm-13137 Bio BLP-12023
squalor: Lord just sure as you born Lord but            Bradley, Tommie; Four Day Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 July 1931; (17886-A) Ch-16339 OJL-19
evil : just as evil as you can be I                     Carr, Leroy; Evil-Hearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16426-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
said be as good as you can be Lord                      Davis, Walter; The Only Woman; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053975-1) BB-B8773 RCA INT-1085
me a woman : quick as you can a man                     Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (10659-1) Ba-32211 His HLP-8002
a judge as mean as you before Sending me                Foster, Dessa; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
go You can do as you please : thirty days               Foster, Dessa; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
can look up : long as you can look down                 Fuller, Blind Boy; You've Got Something There; Memphis, 12 July 1939; (MEM-102-1) Vo-05083 BC-11
let you treat me as you do Because my                   Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
jump man as hard as you try    I walked                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20363-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
walls all down Soon as you get some of                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Empty House Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21200-1) Pm-12946 Rt RL-335
please Just as sure : as you hear me sing               Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2
just full of gas as you can be Because                  Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
to creep As long as : you make your two                 Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
me : just as sure as you born I'm going                 Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
And just as long as you like it : if                    Lasky, Louie; How You Want Your Rollin' Done; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-915-C) Vo-02955 Her H-201
mama : baby as sure as you born I can                   Lewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45428-2) Vi-V38519 Rt RL-323
Harsh : make it light as you possibly can I             Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
my last dime Soon as you got up mama                    McTell, Blind Willie; Cold Winter Day; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9956-A) De-7810 Yz L-1037
shoes and clothes Soon as you got bid change            McTell, Blind Willie; Cold Winter Day; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9956-A) De-7810 Yz L-1037
nice and kind Soon as you got on your                   McTell, Blind Willie; Cold Winter Day; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9956-A) De-7810 Yz L-1037
just as quick quick as you possibly can Think           Memphis Minnie; Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5822- ) Vo-1588 BC-13
Strut your stuff : long as you please     I was         Ramey, Ben (Memphis Jug Band); Cocaine Habit Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59933-2) Vi-V38620 BC-2
papa : just as sure as you born    I'm going            Rupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (37963-2) Vi-20577 Rt RL-323
judge : to be easy as you can That's all                Shaw, Allen (Hattie Hart); Moanin' the Blues; New York, 18 Sept. 1934; (15978-1) Vo-02844 Yz L-1002
must live the same as you If it wasn't                  Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
Daddy you as sweet as you can be : when                 Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152579-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
hammer : just as sure as you are born Because           Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140181-2) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
you can do just as you please : and I'll                Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 2; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7101- ) Vo-1602 Yz L-1031
hungry : and you cruel as you can be Last               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Before Long; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-170-A) Vo-1674 Rt RL-312
my sister know Sure as you appreciate my death          Spruell, Freddie; Your Man Is Gone; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85784- ) BB-B6025 Mam S-3802
me a woman : quick as you can a man                     Vincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805-B) OK-8784 Mam S-3804
go Just as sure as you hear me : sing                   Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
treat me mean : mean as you can be But                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
as sweet to me as you Now honey babe                    Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404782-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
that thing boy : long as you can Asked her              Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
a good-looking woman : pretty as you can be Lot         Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
never work : as long as you was free So                 Washboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070380-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
you was as happy as you could be So                     Washboard Sam; You Stole My Love; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070382-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
rascal : just as mean as you can be  Lays               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
me happy : so long as you fool with this                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020847-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
horn mama : as long as your right arm Lord              Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
do Just as sure as your train : Lord backs              Collins, Sam; Riverside Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12740) Ge-6167 OJL-10
can find As soon as your money : grows treetop          Leecan, Bobby; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
and beard so low as your toe Now you                    Wallace, Sippie; Lazy Man Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80839-B) OK-8470 CC-32
a horn : just long as your right arm  She               Williams, Joe; Wild Cow Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96246-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087
me : just as sure as you're born Tell you               McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
looking good : as sure as you're born You were          Smith, Clara; Good Looking Papa Blues; New York, 29 Jan. 1924; (81508-1) Co-14026-D VJM VLP-16
been good Bertha Lee : as you's intend to be            Petway, Robert; Bertha Lee Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074108-1) BB-B9008 RBF RF-14
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