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 POLICEMAN............7  (0,003%)
Jones stayed on Natural policeman : but he dead and     James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
the ads And the policeman came along : and he           Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Job Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20343-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
you think : that the policeman is really delivery boy   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Moonshine; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020113-1) BB-B7603 RCA LPV-518
me : it was the policeman on his beat  Well             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crazy with the Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91150-A) De-7348 Cor CP-58
shore Killed fifteen chickens : Policeman said to Freddie : what Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
brown Up stepped this policeman : take both of us       Daniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37931-2) Vi-20658 Rt RL-326
to do Lord the policeman walked around me : they        Sykes, Roosevelt; Kelly's 44 Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62904-2) Vi-V38608 Yz L-1033
 POLICES..............1  (0,000%)
Town  There the ??? polices : have teared my playhouse  Williams, Jabo; Polock Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. May 1932; (L-1406-?) Pm-13130 Yz L-1028
 POLICY...............12  (0,005%)
to cut out playing policy : because my numbers just     Wheatstraw, Peetie; Cut Out Blues; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1355-1) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
to cut out playing policy : because my number just      Wheatstraw, Peetie; I'm Gonna Cut Out Everything; Chicago, 2 Nov. 1937; (91320-A) De-7422 Say SDR-192
Now while you playing policy buddy : play four eleven   Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
Now while you playing policy buddy : play five nine     Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
love nobody : that's my policy  I'll tell the world     Weaver, Sylvester; Can't Be Trusted Blues; New York, 31 Aug. 1927; (81401-B) OK-8504 Yz L-1012
them straight down Now policy man my number's done      Chatman, Bo; Policy Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047653-1) BB-B8495 Yz L-1034
money back right again Policy man if my numbers         Chatman, Bo; Policy Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047653-1) BB-B8495 Yz L-1034
Now while you playing policy : play four eighteen and   Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
ways : like that old policy read     Gee but it's       Smith, . . . (Smith and Harper); Insurance Policy Blues; Augusta, Ga., 26 or 27 June 1936; (AUG-126-3) ARC-6-10-61 Rt RL-334
wonder : where is that policy right man at now          Chatman, Bo; Policy Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047653-1) BB-B8495 Yz L-1034
going to keep playing policy : till some good luck      Blake, Blind; Playing Policy Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1930; (L-647-1) Pm-13035 Bio BLP-12003
oh : look what that policy wheel, coal-field, greyhound have Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
 POLIO................1  (0,000%)
I'm certain : it's the polio Lord : I beg to            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those Dogs of Mine; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (1703-1) Pm-12215 BYG-529.078
 POLISH...............3  (0,001%)
Sweet patuni with shoe polish : and you're bound for    Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
you think : that shoe polish is really children's play-toy Williamson, Sonny Boy; Moonshine; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020113-1) BB-B7603 RCA LPV-518
black gal drinks shoe polish : she's getting drunk just Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
 POLK.................2  (0,001%)
dime     There's nobody know : Polk County like I do    Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
do Because I traveled Polk County : mama through and    Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
 POND.................12  (0,005%)
of water in the pond : a-when he got back               Spivey, Victoria; The Alligator Pond Went Dry; St. Louis, 27 Apr. 1927; (80769-B) OK-8481 Spi LP-2001
four miles across the pond Backwater done wrecked my    Johnson, Lonnie; South Bound Backwater; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63524-A) De-7461 Sw S-1225
been fishing in my pond Catching all my game            Chatman, Bo; Old Devil; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027878-1) BB-B8093 Yz L-1007
someone's fishing in my pond Catching my goggle-eyed perches Johnson, Robert; Dead Shrimp Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2628-2) ARC-7-04-81 Co C-30034
a bullfrog on a pond I would rise back                  Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
a bullfrog on a pond I would ride right                 Rachel, James Yank; Sweet Mama; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62550) Vi-23318 Rt RL-329
five miles across the pond I packed all my              Smith, Bessie; Back Water Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143491-1) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
down in your water pond I'd dive down and               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
you far across the pond I'm going to make               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4567-2) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
good water : because this pond is dry I walked          Coleman, Jaybird; No More Good Water; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX-800) Ge-6276 OJL-14
is fishing in my pond I've sold you my                  Johnson, Robert; Dead Shrimp Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2628-2) ARC-7-04-81 Co C-30034
is fishing in my pond They catching all my              Temple, Johnnie; Louise Louise Blues; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (90981-A) De-7244 Cor CP-58
 PONE.................1  (0,000%)
don't see why I pone thee no more Lord                  Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
 PONY.................11  (0,005%)
got me a stone pony : and I don't ride                  Patton, Charley; Stone Pony Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14727-1) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
got me a stone pony : don't ride Shetland no            Patton, Charley; Stone Pony Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14727-1) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
can find my stone pony : down in Lula town              Patton, Charley; Stone Pony Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14727-1) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
got me a grey pony : down in my pasture                 Williams, Joe; My Grey Pony; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85491- ) BB-B5948 RBF RF-14
rider's door Vicksburg's my pony : Greenville is my grey Patton, Charley; Stone Pony Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14727-1) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
can find my stone pony : hooked to my rider's           Patton, Charley; Stone Pony Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14727-1) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
I got me a pony Lord : and she already                  Williams, Joe; My Grey Pony; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85491- ) BB-B5948 RBF RF-14
you ain't a stone pony : ooo well hard times            Washboard Sam; Life Is Just a Book; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064477-1) BB-B8909 RCA LPV-577
track : to see my pony run He ain't the                 House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
the races : see my pony run I believe I                 Shade, Will; She Done Sold It Out; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-800-1) OK-8963 RBF RF-6
You can catch my pony : saddle up my black              Patton, Charley; Pony Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15216) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
 POOL.................3  (0,001%)
weep just like a pool hall eye     That's all           Kelly, Jack; Men Fooler Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-151- ) Vo-05312 OJL-19
I don't play no pool I'm a rambling roller              Baker, Willie; No No Blues; Richmond, Ind., 9 Jan. 1929; (14667) Ge-6766 BC-5
I don't play no pool I'm just a roller                  Weaver, Curley; No No Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147305-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
 POOR.................275  (0,118%)
I done everything : a poor ??? man can do               Barefoot Bill; Snigglin' Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149353-2) Co-14510-D Yz L-1006
Would you take a poor ??? : or a slave                  Ledbetter, Huddie; Red River Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16704- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
can the matter : with poor Betsy Mae Lord she           Alexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
in mine I'm a poor black prisoner : working in          Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Job Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20343-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
the road I'm a poor blind man : ain't got               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Easy Rider Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4423-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
above have mercy : save poor Bob if you please          Johnson, Robert; Cross Road Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2629-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
upside down Travel on poor Bob : just can't turn        Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2632-1) ARC-7-04-60 Co C-30034
upside down Travel on poor Bob : just can't turn        Johnson, Robert; Preachin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2632-2) ARC-7-04-60 Co C-30034
betrayed me : have overtaken poor Bob at last And       Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654
outdoors That put the poor boy wandering : Lord along   Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 1; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-201- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2
moan Said I'm a poor boy here : I sure                  Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
stoled away and cried Poor boy has been mistreated      Butler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2678-2) Pm-12389 Yz L-1026
had sent Lord I'm poor boy here : long ways             Butler, Sam; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
to steal     Been a poor boy : a long way               Cannon, Gus; Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (20144-2) Pm-12571 Yz L-1002
home I'm a good-hearted poor boy : just a long          Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
Highway : that's where the poor boy he fell dead        Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Death Valley Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064874-1) BB-B8858 RCA LPV-518
kill everybody : broke the poor boy law On a            Daniels, Julius; Ninety-Nine Year Blues; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37932-2) Vi unissued Fwy FA-2953
Lord Lord I'm a poor boy : been treated just            Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
done all : that a poor boy could do I                   Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
till day I'm a poor boy : and I got                     Day, Texas Bill; Goin' Back to My Baby; Dallas, 4 Dec. 1929; (149512-1) Co-14494-D Rt RL-327
Yes I'm a poor poor boy : and a great                   Gillum, Bill Jazz; Got to Reap What You Sow; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034810- ) BB-B8287 RCA INT-1177
no more    I'm a poor boy : I'm a long                  Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home; New York, 16 June 1927; (144281-2) Co-14246-D Rt RL-326
from home I'm a poor boy : ain't got nowhere            Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home; New York, 16 June 1927; (144281-2) Co-14246-D Rt RL-326
to go I'm a poor boy : stood on the                     Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home; New York, 16 June 1927; (144281-2) Co-14246-D Rt RL-326
I always been a poor boy : never hurt no                Howell, Peg Leg; Ball and Chain Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148270-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
day : they carried the poor boy away Said the           Howell, Peg Leg; Ball and Chain Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148270-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
coaches long I'm a poor boy : I'm a long                Howell, Peg Leg; Away from Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148273-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
my home I'm a poor boy : ain't got nowhere              Howell, Peg Leg; Away from Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148273-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
tell you : what the poor boy done Left Cincinnati       James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
howdy : papa said goodbye Poor boy couldn't do nothing  Ledbetter, Huddie; Death Letter Blues-Part 1; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16695-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
I can hear the poor boy walk I say                      Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
the meanest people : the poor boy most ever seen        Lofton, Willie; My Mean Baby Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9387-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
want to love the poor boy : and I'll be                 Lofton, Willie; My Mean Baby Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9387-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
done everything : that a poor boy could do I'm          McCoy, Joe; Something Gonna Happen to You; Chicago, 1 Nov. 1935; (96262- ) BB-B6260 Yz L-1021;
all around the world Poor boy : you ain't got           McTell, Blind Willie; Travelin' Blues; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149300-1) Co-14484-D Yz L-1005
It was crying for poor boy McTell : some old            McTell, Blind Willie; Drive Away Blues; Atlanta, 26 Nov. 1929; (56599-1) Vi-V38580 Yz L-1005
they won't sell McTell, poor boy no more I've           McTell, Blind Willie; Bell Street Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9946-A) De-7078 Rt RL-324
father-in-law Say I'm a poor boy partner : and I        Shade, Will; Memphis Boy-Blues; Chicago, 9 June 1927; (38659-1) Vi-20809 Rt RL-337
mind    Lord I'm a poor boy : I'm going to              Sykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323-A) OK-8787 Yz L-1033
else I can do Poor boy poor boy : ain't                 Sykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323-A) OK-8787 Yz L-1033
can do Poor boy poor boy : ain't got no                 Sykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323-A) OK-8787 Yz L-1033
wrong That's mistreat a poor boy : don't you know       Taylor, Charley; Heavy Suitcase Blues; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L-251-2) Pm-12967 Yz L-1028
They been had the poor boy : all hobbled down           White, Washington; Aberdeen Mississippi Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2990-A) OK-05743 Co C-30036
miss me baby : oh poor boy will be  When                Williams, Joe; I Know You Gonna Miss Me; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07661-1) BB-B7022 RCA INT-1087
stoled away and cried Poor boy's in the streets         Butler, Sam; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
Cherry Red Taken the poor boy's money now : sure        Johnson, Tommy; Big Road Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41837-2) Vi-21279 Rt RL-330
Crying you taken the poor boy's money : going to        Lofton, Willie; Dark Road Blues; Chicago, 1 Nov. 1935; (96257- ) BB-B6229 Yz L-1007
want you : give this poor boy's heart some ease         Sykes, Roosevelt; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403323-A) OK-8787 Yz L-1033
a size fourteen  My poor bunions : they are hard        Yates, Blind Richard; Sore Bunion Blues; New York, c. 9 Apr. 1927; (GEX-578-A) Ge-6104 His HLP-1
around Sumner : drove me, poor Charley down the line    Patton, Charley; High Water Everywhere-Part I; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-59-1) Pm-12909 Yz L-1020
Mr Webb : to let poor Charley down It takes             Patton, Charley; High Sheriff Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14725-2) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
me : like you done poor Cherry Red Taken the            Johnson, Tommy; Big Road Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41837-2) Vi-21279 Rt RL-330
on that sea That poor child got drownded : sailing      Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Baby Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20338-1) Pm-12670 Bio BLP-12004
the jack     I'm a poor coal loader : I'm in            James, Frank; Poor Coal Passer; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01893-1) BB-B7116 Yz L-1015
give anything : that the poor cow needs    I walked     Memphis Minnie; Soo Cow Soo; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1931; (VO-151-A) Vo-1658 Yz L-1021
You going to follow poor Crudup : down to his           Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Death Valley Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064874-1) BB-B8858 RCA LPV-518
of these mornings : and poor dad won't have you         Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
what in the world  poor daddy going to do               Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
nothing in the world poor daddy  can do Because         Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
chariot : and let your poor daddy ride Now if           Washboard Sam; I Get the Blues at Bedtime; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074687-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
Smith Then they carried poor dolly : put her behind     Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
have to go arrest poor Dolly Smith Then they            Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
my head    I'm a poor drunken-hearted man : my life     Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
no good I'm a poor drunken-hearted man : and sin        Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
surely fall    I'm a poor drunken-hearted man : my life Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
no good I'm the poor drunken-hearted man : and sin      Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
and that ain't all Poor evelyn's in jail : with         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
no-good womens alone My poor father died and left       Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
no-good womens alone My poor father died and left       Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
twenty-five miles around My poor feet is so tired       Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026
your aching : let my poor feet be  Going to             Yates, Blind Richard; Sore Bunion Blues; New York, c. 9 Apr. 1927; (GEX-578-A) Ge-6104 His HLP-1
solid mile And the poor fellow lie down : cried         McCoy, Joe; Southern Blues; Chicago, 2 Oct. 1936; (90913-A) De-7229 AH-77
you see them rave Poor folks crave fine clothes         Jones, Maggie; Early Every Morn'; New York, 18 Dec. 1924; (140193-2) Co-14059-D VJM VLP-23
I'm glad Making : another poor fool sad Six men         Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20887-5) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
good woman : but the poor fool don't understand I'm     Washboard Sam; Lowland Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07620- ) BB-B7096 BC-10
nothing go : when the poor gal is around Oh             House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-409-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
verdict was : let the poor gal go free I                Smith, Clara; Court House Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (140492-1) Co-14073-D CC-32
get your money : then poor gam at you It's              Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
what evil has the poor girl heard Yeah but              Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
don't know what this poor girl in Dallas going          Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
crazy crazy : as a poor girl can be    If               Memphis Minnie; Crazy Cryin' Blues; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-112-A) Vo-1678 BC-13
kind : of Maltese cat Poor girl I know : your           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2213-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001
bird dog fly away : poor girl is on my                  Reed, Willie; Dreaming Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147600-2) Co-14407-D Yz L-1004
was kind : as a poor girl could be Men                  Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
trouble : to make a poor girl wonder where she          Smith, Bessie; Back Water Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143491-1) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
wonder how can a poor girl sleep When some              Smith, Bessie; Mean Old Bed Bug Blues; New York, 27 Sept. 1927; (144796-3) Co-14250-D Fwy FJ-2802
that's got many a poor girl killed I'll love            Tucker, Bessie; Penitentiary; Memphis, 29 Aug. 1928; (45441-2) Vi-V38526 Fwy FJ-2801
you : just like a poor girl he never seen               Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321
is there : for a poor girl to do     Now                Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
her Lord : take some poor girl's man When the           Petties, Arthur; Two Time Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41906-2) Vi-21282 Yz L-1007
The rich and the poor : got the hesitating blues        Collins, Sam; Hesitation Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13033) Ge-6379 OJL-10
in the corner : my poor grandma what had them           Henry, Hound Head; Low Down Hound Blues; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2451- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
over in the corner : poor grandmammy had them too       Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
over in the corner : poor grandmammy had them too       Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9
about to let my poor hambone spoil    The blues         Cox, Ida; Southern Woman's Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2244-?) Pm-12298 Jo SM-3098
wagons : it made my poor hands sore We slept            Washboard Sam; Levee Camp Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064481-1) BB-B8909 BC-10
he lawyers for the poor He don't try to                 Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
up this morning : my poor head was going round          Arnold, Kokomo; Broke Man Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91332-A) De-7417 CC-25
me right Now my poor heart is aching : and              Arnold, Kokomo; Broke Man Blues; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91332-A) De-7417 CC-25
rising sun Now my poor heart is aching : and            Arnold, Kokomo; Tired of Runnin' from Door to Door; New York, 11 May 1938; (67346) De-7464 Say SDR-163
do You keep my poor heart aching : I'm blue             Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003
trying to give my poor heart ease I rubbed              Cox, Ida; Coffin Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2293-1) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
can give my poor poor heart ease    You deceived        Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
do : to make your poor heart ache and pain              Davis, Walter; Call Your Name; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040523-1) BB-B8470 Yz L-1025
is to give your poor heart ease See now                 Gillum, Bill Jazz; Riley Springs Blues; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064737- ) BB-B8846 RCA INT-1177
so bad : mama my poor heart is sore Can't               Howell, Peg Leg; Doin' Wrong; Atlanta, 9 Nov. 1927; (145184-2) Co-14473-D RBF RF-11
reason why : give my poor heart some ease Lord          Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
wish I had : my poor heart in my hand                   Lewis, Furry; Mr. Furry's Blues; probably New York, 28 May 1927; (   ) Vo-1115 Rt RL-323
these mornings : how my poor heart aches Wicked daddy   Mack, Alura; Wicked Daddy Blues; Richmond, Ind., 1 Mar. 1929; (14848) Ge-6797 His HLP-4
hardly walk How my poor heart weeped and worried        McTell, Blind Willie; Drive Away Blues; Atlanta, 26 Nov. 1929; (56599-1) Vi-V38580 Yz L-1005
my baby left my poor heart in pain Mmm                  McTell, Blind Willie; Death Cell Blues; New York, 19 Sept. 1933; (14049-1) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
anything : to give your poor heart ease    I been       Memphis Minnie; I Don't Want that Junk Outa You; Chicago, c. 30 Jan. 1931; (VO-111-A) Vo-1678 Yz L-1008
gone Mmm : how my poor heart is aching for              Pullum, Joe; Black Gal What Makes Your Head So Hard???-- No. 2; San Antonio, 3 Apr. 1934; (82786-?) BB-B5592 Rt RL-327
me : to give my poor heart ease Soon as                 Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-184- ) Br-7137 OJL-20
is gone : and my poor heart is aching me                Spivey, Victoria; Black Snake Swing; Chicago, 7 July 1936; (90785-A) De-7203 AH-58
nobody : to give my poor heart relief Now she's         Washboard Sam; Flying Crow Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064480-1) BB-B8844 BC-10
some day baby : you poor heart is sure going            Washboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074686-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
Baby you made my poor heart bleed : and then            Washboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074686-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
going to make your poor heart burn And I                Washboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074686-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
And that load your poor heart will be carrying          Washboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074686-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
Treated me : like my poor heart was made of             Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
down : and give our poor hearts ease These blues        House, Son; Dry Spell Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-426-2) Pm-12990 OJL-11
in this condition my poor heart's in Now baby           Doyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-152-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
Willie left here laughing : poor Jim left here crying   Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
Willie got fifteen years : poor Jim got ninety-nine I'm Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
no mind  You got poor Joe walking down woman            Williams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490- ) BB-B5996 OJL-17
mow him down  Well poor Joe, I'm leaving this           Williams, Joe; Stepfather Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85492-1) BB-B5996 OJL-17
you going to miss poor Joe : when I'm dead              Williams, Joe; I Know You Gonna Miss Me; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07661-1) BB-B7022 RCA INT-1087
day  Well look for poor Joe down north : ooo            Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
babe : trying to tear poor Joe's reputation down  Now   Williams, Joe; I Won't Be in Hard Luck No More; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07664-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
well you didn't want poor Joey no more  You             Williams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053989-2) BB-B8738 RCA INT-1087
well she don't pay poor Joey no mind  Well              Williams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070485-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
she trying to throw poor Joey down  I'm going           Williams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070485-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
Because they heard of poor John : was going around      Estes, Sleepy John; Street Car Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59919- ) Vi-V38614 RBF RF-8
Now : what you want poor John to do Lord                Estes, Sleepy John; Poor John Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59968- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
look like I'm crazy : poor John do know right           Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21
some socks I believe poor John : he needs a             Estes, Sleepy John; Need More Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62466-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
the woman I'm loving : poor John going to let           Estes, Sleepy John; Airplane Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62482-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
to let this air poor John going to let                  Estes, Sleepy John; Airplane Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62482-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
would you let a poor little old toad frog               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
feel like blowing : my poor lonesome horn Got up        Johnson, Robert; Walkin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2630-1) Vo-03601 Co CL-1654
why : you never see poor Lottie smile My heart          Beaman, Lottie; Goin' Away Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14163-A) Ge-6624 OJL-6
why : you never see poor Lottie smile My heart          Beaman, Lottie; Going Away Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC-604- ) Br-7147 Yz L-1018
see the last of poor Lula : Mr hearseman before         Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
you go I followed poor Lula : Lord to that              Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
the graveyard diggers : ease poor Lula down I never     Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
When Jim Strainer killed poor Lula : it was on          Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
more Jim Strainer killed poor Lula : I'm booked out     Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
run around Ooh : my poor lungs are hurting me           Spivey, Victoria; T. B.'s Got Me Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1936; (90790-A) De-7222 Spi LP-2001
to kissing : make a poor man leave his home             Big Bill (Broonzy); Long Tall Mama; New York, 30 Mar. 1932; (11617-1) Ba-33085 Yz L-1011
won't you let a poor man ride your blinds               Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496
old corn bread : a poor man ever seen Get               Carr, Leroy; Bread Baker; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16432-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1036
mind You keep your poor man worried : and bothered      Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
his ribs Did the poor man die : no the                  Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
man die : no the poor man lived Let me                  Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
crunched his head The poor man died : no the            Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
man died : no the poor man lived I ain't                Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
mind You keep a poor man troubled : really looking      Jones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
mind You keep a poor man troubled : really looking      Jones, Little Hat; Rolled From Side to Side Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402698-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1010
wonder how can a poor man sleep When one                Lewis, Furry; Mean Old Bedbug Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1134 Rt RL-333
what more can a poor man do You's a                     McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
what more can a poor man do You a                       McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
Mr engineer : let a poor man ride the blind             McTell, Blind Willie; Travelin' Blues; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149300-1) Co-14484-D Yz L-1005
you know how a poor man feels I've been                 McTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151905-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
do you think a poor man feels : one he                  Shade, Will; She Stays Out All Night Long; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41891-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
How you think a poor man feels : one he                 Shade, Will; She Stays Out All Night Long; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41891-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
pass How can a poor man sleep : Lord when               Shade, Will; She Stays Out All Night Long; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41891-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
Lord how can a poor man feel : one he                   Shade, Will; She Stays Out All Night Long; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41891-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
to do what a poor man do Blues come                     Sims, Henry; Farrell Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L-45-1) Pm-12912 OJL-8
and mind Give a poor man a chance : help                Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
you know is wrong Poor man fought all the               Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
fought all the battles : poor man would fight again     Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
the war is over : poor man must live the                Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
it wasn't for the poor man : Mr rich man                Smith, Bessie; Poor Man's Blues; New York, 24 Aug. 1928; (146895-1) Co-14399-D Co CL-856
good looks : as any poor man can be And                 Stokes, Frank; Bunker Hill Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55574-1) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
I'm blue as a poor man can be Said                      Torey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-64-2) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
long They worries the poor man so bad : until           Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
How she worries the poor man : just because she         Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
Lord she mistreats the poor man : to pass the           Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
Oh she mistreat the poor man : just to pass             Townsend, Henry; Mistreated Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403301-A) Co-14491-D) yz L-1030
honey I was a poor man : sleeping out in                Townsend, Henry; Poor Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403303-A) Co-14491-D Yz L-1030
for you : than any poor man can do  I                   Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
that twenty-nine Ford  That poor man was drinking bad   Williams, Joe; Brother James; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07663-1) BB-B7022 RCA INT-1087
I say is the poor man's friend Well well                Estes, Sleepy John; Poor Man's Friend; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62480-A) De-7442 RBF RF-11
time she shakes them : poor man's dollar gone Old       McCoy, Joe; Shake Mattie; Chicago, c. Feb. 1931; (VO-109-A) Vo-1668 Mam S-3803
Some day you'll want poor Mary : and she'll be          Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819
I wonder : would a poor matchbox hold my clothes        Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Turpentine Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40322-2) Vi-21134 Yz L-1008
got mad : and drove poor me away Says I                 Alexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
gals : run and kiss poor me I'm going downtown          Blake, Blind; Come On Boys Let's Do that Messin' Around; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3061-2) Pm-12413 Bio BLP-12003
blues you trying kill poor me Now blues and             Bogan, Lucille; Man Stealer Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16997-2) ARC-35-09-13 Rt RL-317
the way you treat poor me My home ain't                 Carr, Leroy; Low Down Dog Blues; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7215-A) Vo-1605 Yz L-1036
she went and left poor me Yes I'm down                  Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496
to treat you like poor me You can spend                 Church, Blind Clyde; Pneumatic Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56308) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
are worrying on a- poor me Then I went                  Coleman, Jaybird; Man Trouble Blues; Atlanta, 22 Apr. 1930; (150631-1) Co-14534-D Rt RL-313
dry bones That's where poor me will be : Lord           Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Death Valley Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064874-1) BB-B8858 RCA LPV-518
me back baby : try poor me one more time                Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
babe : what you want poor me to do Driving              Dean, Joe; I'm So Glad I'm Twenty-One Years Old Today; Chicago, c. 7 Aug. 1930; (C-5991- ) Vo-1544 Yz L-1028
the mens have mistreated poor me Oh I don't             Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
Lord look down on poor me : pity my worried             Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
moonshine : trying to jive poor me I won't play         Estes, Sleepy John; You Shouldn't Do That; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064916-1) BB-B8915 BC-7
to take pity on poor me I've got a                      Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
come falling down on poor me Says I'm about             Fuller, Blind Boy; Three Ball Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1940; (26600-A) Vo-05440 BC-11
throws her arms around poor me : like the circle        Fuller, Blind Boy; Bus Rider Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3139-A) OK-05933 BC-11
mercy : have mercy on poor me Oh it might               Gibson, Clifford; Levee Camp Moan; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57754-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
you know you left poor me at seven : come               Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; How Come Mama Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15213) Pm-12802 Yz L-1010
me : clouds all around poor me Feeling low and          Hurt, Mississippi John; Blue Harvest Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401487-A) OK-8692 Bio BLP-C4
make something out of poor me I'm just a                Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
water been all over poor me People since it's           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rising High Water Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4491-5) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
my rider think of poor me Lord if she                   Johnson, Tommy; Lonesome Home Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45463-1) Vi unissued His HLP-31
the holdover is killing poor me When the raid           Jordan, Charley; Raidin' Squad Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5840- ) Vo-1528 Yz L-1030
scared she might poison poor me Now your hair           Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
love : she done quit poor me What's the need            Lewis, Furry; I Will Turn Your Money Green; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45425-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
say she was stinging poor me Don't want no              Lincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145107-1) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
these women : come see poor me Me and my                McCoy, Joe; That Will Be Alright; New York, 18 June 1929; (148708-3) Co-14439-D Yz L-1021
treated like you treat poor me Lord I cried             McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
my baby : done quit poor me    She's a real             McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324
an argument : he dared poor me to grunt Then            Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Please My Man; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3170-A) OK-05728 BC-1
please have mercy on poor me Well I left                Newbern, Hambone Willie; Shelby County Workhouse Blues; Atlanta, 13 Mar. 1929; (402297-B) OK-8740 RBF RF-202
do they think of poor me I walked in                    Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Cell Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1924; (10001-2) Pm-12257 Mil MLP-2001
Lord : have mercy on poor me Give me somebody           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Oh My Babe Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2374-1) Pm-12332 Jo SM-3098
like : somebody has shipwrecked poor me    I heard you  Smith, Bessie; Shipwreck Blues; New York, 11 June 1931; (151597-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
it all fell on poor me And these bad-luck               Smith, Bessie Mae; St. Louis Daddy; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-78-?) Pm-12922 OJL-20
these blues : almost killing poor me I spoke hard       Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
to let you worry poor me no more I'm                    Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
ago When you mistreated poor me : and drove me          Townsend, Henry; Long Ago Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403302-?) Co-14529-D Yz L-1003
it's about to jam poor me    Some people crave          Waters, Ethel; Ethel Sings 'Em; New York, c. June 1923; (B) BS-14154 Bio BLP-12022
better than you do poor me  But some old                Welsh, Nolan; St. Peter Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9728-A) OK-8372 CC-32
Ah she nearly caused poor me : ooo well well            Wheatstraw, Peetie; False Hearted Woman; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90963-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192
ooo well well send poor me no mail  May                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; False Hearted Woman; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90963-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192
on crawling up on poor me  Like a fool                  White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
she's trying to quit poor me  Sweet woman I             Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
of trouble : and your poor mind full of hell            Johnson, Lonnie; Devil's Got the Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63518-A) De-7487 Sw S-1225
since ever since : my poor mother been dead The         Kelly, Jack; Cold Iron Bed; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13722- ) Ba-32934 OJL-4
years old : when my poor mother died If you             Lewis, Furry; Big Chief Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct.  1927; (   ) Vo-1133 Yz L-1002
native home And my poor mother's old : Lord and         Bailey, Kid; Mississippi Bottom Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (M-209/10) Br-7114 OJL-5
not to obey my poor mother's rule    If I               Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
your doggone ox get poor My mama she got                McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
Said come home : your poor old mother's dead Said       Beaman, Lottie; Wayward Girl Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14161-A) Ge-6607 OJL-6
good to me I'm poor old stranger girls : and            Moore, Rosie Mae; Stranger Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41833-2) Vi-21408 OJL-6
to the wall I'm poor old stranger girls : and           Moore, Rosie Mae; Stranger Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41833-2) Vi-21408 OJL-6
no place : for a poor old girl to go                    Smith, Bessie; Back Water Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143491-1) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
the blues : for them poor old folks alone Yes           Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
pigmeat there  Register it poor on China : span the     White, Georgia; Pigmeat Blues; Chicago, 12 May 1936; (90722-A) De-7209 AH-158
mean old twister's coming : poor people running every which Arnold, Kokomo; Mean Old Twister; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91161-A) De-7347 BC-4
coming : wonder what the poor people are going to       Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
knocking on everybody's door Poor people are like prisoners Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
turn loose their roar Poor people was screaming : and   Johnson, Lonnie; St. Louis Cyclone Blues; New York, 3 Oct. 1927; (81503-B) OK-8512 CC-30
woman : can give my poor poor heart ease    You         Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
arms Yes I'm a poor poor boy : and a                    Gillum, Bill Jazz; Got to Reap What You Sow; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034810- ) BB-B8287 RCA INT-1177
nothing : boy for a poor rustling man to do             Big Bill (Broonzy); Rustlin' Man; Chicago, 9 Dec. 1935; (C-890-3) ARC unissued Rt RL-316
unless I toss my poor self to death Have                Gillum, Bill Jazz; Woke Up Cold in Hand; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074651- ) BB-B9042 RCA INT-1177
until I broke my poor self down I believe               Lockwood, Robert; Little Boy Blue; Chicago, 30 July 1941; (064640- ) BB-B8820 BC-7
good : I'd cry my poor self away If I                   Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Army Camp Harmony Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2136-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001
after midnight : drinking my poor self to sleep While   Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001
sell it to the poor Sell it to the                      Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
me : like you did poor shine Crying you taken           Lofton, Willie; Dark Road Blues; Chicago, 1 Nov. 1935; (96257- ) BB-B6229 Yz L-1007
women mama : treated your poor son wrong  And that's    Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
matter now Said won't poor tell me : honey what's       Walker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009-B) OK-8828 Yz L-1009
talk all night : tell poor Timmy what you please        Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
that you ever done poor Tommy wrong I give              McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
been trying to quit poor Tommy : oh Lord but            McClennan, Tommy; You Can't Read My Mind; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064887- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
do If you mistreat poor Tommy : I swear it's            McClennan, Tommy; I'm a Guitar King; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064890- ) BB-B8957 RBF RF-1
You hadn't never tell poor Tommy : that you couldn't    McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
Kansas City : that's where poor Tommy belong Oh babe    McClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107- ) BB-B9037 RCA LPV-518
the way you treat poor Walter : it's coming home        Vincson, Walter; Overtime Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-178) Br-7141 Yz L-1007
when you'll call for poor Walter : but he won't         Vincson, Walter; Overtime Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-178) Br-7141 Yz L-1007
your wires : you know poor Vasser can grind your        Estes, Sleepy John; Brownsville Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63653-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
your wheels : you know poor Vasser can tune your        Estes, Sleepy John; Brownsville Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63653-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
that barroom floor Lord poor Willie left here laughing  Shade, Will; Jim Strainer; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59961-2) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
God : you got a poor woman by yourself I                Brown, Willie; M and O Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-413-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
before Sending me a poor woman : and letting everybody  Foster, Dessa; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
now There's : many a poor woman down Read on            Smith, Bessie; Preachin' the Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143490-2) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
their no-good friends These poor women sit around : all Cox, Ida; Wild Women Don't Have the Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1842-?) Pm-12228 Jo SM-3098
you expect for us poor women to do Work                 Memphis Minnie; Man You Won't Give Me No Money; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1388-2) Vo-03474 BC-1
and tell lies on poor you If I only                     unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
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