BEST-LOOKING.........1  (0,000%)
You think : you the best-looking gal in town You        Fuller, Blind Boy; Piccolo Rag; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (22677-1) OK-06437 BC-11
 BET..................34  (0,015%)
on my shelf I'd bet anybody pass my house               Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
hen did the snuff Bet he can't shimmy : but             McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
on the line you bet  I got something new                Wheatstraw, Peetie; Shack Bully Stomp; New York, 1 Apr. 1938; (63539-A) De-7479 BC-4
my baby now  I bet I'd want to see                      Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sleepless Nights Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11519-A) Vo-1727 Yz L-1030
to Memphis : you can bet I'll stay And I                Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Going Back to Memphis; Memphis, 5 June 1930; (62583- ) Vi-23310 Jo SM-3104
got sufficient clothes I bet my money : and I           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3090-2) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007
Well well and I bet my fifty cents on                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3
on your race horse : bet on your derby too              Coleman, Bob; Sing Song Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 June 1929; (15167) Pm-12791 Rt RL-340
it's dough I'll never bet : on this old trey            Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3090-2) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007
sing a song I bet on the Brown Bomber                   Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
jackfish : ??? now I bet she going to build             Wheatstraw, Peetie; King Spider Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90174-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
me feeling blue I bet she's just like ???               Taylor, Charley; Heavy Suitcase Blues; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L-251-2) Pm-12967 Yz L-1028
to catch a big bet : so he can get                      McClennan, Tommy; Whiskey Head Man; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053736- ) BB-B8760 RBF RF-14
told me to always bet : that the dice won't             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crapshooter's Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91154-A) De-7292 Say SDR-192
me no good : I bet they use you no                      Shade, Will; What's the Matter; Memphis, 17 Sept. 1929; (55530-2) Vi-V38551 Jo SM-3104
for them : for I bet they would be on                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Big Apple Blues; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064020- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
a twenty-year guarantee I bet you my last dollar        Blake, Blind; Panther Squall Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20582-2) Pm-12723 Yz L-1016
one more time I'll bet you hundred dollar : that        Darby, Blind; Lawdy Lawdy Worried Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15566) Pm-12828 Yz L-1003
jelly in your town Bet you got a little                 Harris, Otis; You'll Like My Loving; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147609-2) Co-14428-D Yz L-1032
running hand in hand Bet you my last dollar             McTell, Blind Willie; Stole Rider Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40309-2) Vi-21124 Yz L-1037
falling out And I bet you men can tell                  Roland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (15495-2) Ba-33343 Yz L-1017
telephoning all night long Bet you fifty to one         Spivey, Victoria; Telephoning the Blues; New York, 1 Oct. 1929; (56735-1) Vi-V38546 Spi LP-2001
like gravy : boys I bet you don't know Can              Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); What Is It That Tastes Like Gravy; Chicago, c. 14 June 1929; (C-3594- ) Vo-1426 Yz L-1039
man that buys  I bet you my life : he'll                Wilkins, Robert; New Stock Yard Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-107- ) Vo-03223 OJL-21
do anything in Louisiana : bet you'll have to go        Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-169-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
to hand You can bet your bottom dollar : one's          Baker, Willie; Crooked Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14894-A) Ge-6846 Yz L-1012
in hand for long Bet your B V Ds                        Bracey, Ishman; Bust Up Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-241-2) Pm-13038 Her H-205
in hand You can bet your life : one's got               Evans, Joe; Shook It This Morning Blues; New York, 21 May 1931; (10665-2) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
and talking so long Bet your life : there's something   Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Shaggy Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4415- ) Pm-12489 Rt RL-319
in hand You can bet your bottom dollar : one's          Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Motherless Chile Blues; Atlanta, 5 Nov. 1927; (145134-1) Co-14299-D RBF RF-15
hand by hand You bet your bottom dollar : she's         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shave Em Dry; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10042-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
in the skies above Bet your life ain't worth            McCoy, Charlie; Last Time Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-176- ) Br-7141 Yz L-1001
so long You can bet your life : that there's            Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
a Coca-Cola  You can bet your life : he's playing       Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); Do It Right; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148978-3) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
 BETRAYED.............1  (0,000%)
a thing My innocence betrayed me : have overtaken poor  Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654
 BETSY................4  (0,002%)
around the mountain charming Betsy : going around the mountain Thomas, Henry; Charmin' Betsy; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4621- ) Vo-1468 Rt RL-315
the matter : with poor Betsy Mae Lord she got           Alexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
time I see charming Betsy : she want everything that    Thomas, Henry; Charmin' Betsy; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4621- ) Vo-1468 Rt RL-315
time I seen charming Betsy : she's wearing the ball     Thomas, Henry; Charmin' Betsy; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4621- ) Vo-1468 Rt RL-315
 BETTER...............194  (0,083%)
You can't do no better : another good girl can          Calicott, Joe; Fare Thee Well Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-778- ) Br-7166 OJL-11
say she knows no better Another woman : God her         Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
train I said you better answer : or I'll smack          Carr, Leroy; Memphis Town; Chicago, 2 Jan. 1930; (C-5071- ) Vo-1527 Yz L-1036
I would treat you better : anybody else    My name      Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Don't Mean Me No Good; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053591-1) BB-B8615 RCA-730.581
Lord I may get better : babe I can't get                Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
you had money : you better be sure Because these        James, Skip; Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-752-2) Pm-13065 Bio BLP-12029
a cannonball You women better be careful : you won't    Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Round and Round; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64732- ) Vi-23256 Jo SM-3104
won't you come home Better be on your way               Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
loving you : that had better be mine You can            Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
notion struck me : I better be on my way                Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); W. P. A. Blues; Chicago, 12 Feb. 1936; (C-1256-1) Vo-03186 BC-7
all you women : you better bear this in mind            Chatman, Bo; Ram Rod Daddy; New York, 4 June 1931; (404926-A) OK-8897 His HLP-5
ride your blinds You better buy you a ticket            Bell, Ed; Mean Conductor Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (4820-1) Pm-12546 Yz L-1006
your ticket : papa you better buy two Because if        Smith, Laura; Don't You Leave Me Here; New York, c. Mar. 1927; (7130-2) Ba-1977 VJM VLP-40
you want me woman : better buy you a pair               Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Baby Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20338-1) Pm-12670 Bio BLP-12004
an angel child You better change your ways : and        Cox, Ida; Wild Women Don't Have the Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1842-?) Pm-12228 Jo SM-3098
crazy about you : you'd better change your mind You     Johnson, Margaret; If I Let You Get Away With It Once You'll Do It All of the Time; New York, 19 Oct. 1923; (71972-B) OK-8107 Sw S-1240;
think I love you : better change your mind Said         Stevens, Vol; Vol Stevens Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40324-1) Vi-21356 OJL-21
in my room Somebody better come here : pretty doggone   Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge-6812 Rt RL-326
around : sweet precious turtledove Better come here ready : if Henderson, Rosa; Get It Fixed; New York, c. Apr. 1925; (   ) Vo-1177 His HLP-15
room Some pretty mama : better come and get this        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3067-2) Pm-12407 Mil MLP-2013
some pretty mama : had better come and get this         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523-B) OK-8455 Fwy FJ-2802
young fair brown : had better come here soon Well       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (20408-2) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
harm    Mmm : mmm You better come on in my              Johnson, Robert; Come On in My Kitchen; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2585-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
room Better tell somebody : better come and get this    Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
the doctor wife You better come to me : if              Memphis Minnie; Dirty Mother For You; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9641-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101
Some high brown woman : better come and get this        Mississippi Moaner (Isaiah Nettles); It's Cold in China Blues; Jackson, Miss., 20 Oct. 1935; (JAX-202-1) Vo-03166 OJL-8
me wrong You had better come : and hurry home           Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16
mean some pretty mama : better come and get this        Washington, Louis; Black Snake Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1934; (14676-1) Ba-33058 Rt RL-313
to your man  You better come here woman : sit           Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
yard cleaned Because you better cook the best old       Carr, Leroy; Bread Baker; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16432-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1036
be coming home You better cut out you late              Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
partner's maid    I seen better days : when times wasn't Alexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316
me I done seen better days : but I'm putting            Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
gotten disturbed Uncle Sam better decide : and gotten blood Edwards, Frank; We Got to Get Together; Chicago, 28 May 1941; (C-3812-1) OK-06393 BC-6
you women : what you better do You better lay           Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
do despise Papa papa : better do your stuff Daddy       Henderson, Rosa; Get It Fixed; New York, c. Apr. 1925; (   ) Vo-1177 His HLP-15
The best thing you better do : is find you              Johnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339-A) De-7445 Sw S-1225;
me bad Now you better do right : stay out               Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16
back : I'll treat you better    Don't you let : my      Hurt, Mississippi John; Nobody's Dirty Business; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (400223-B) OK-8560 Bio BLP-C4
like a friend You better draw : your business in        Chatman, Bo; The Law Gonna Step on You; New York, 5 June 1931; (404935-A) OK unissued Yz L-1034
a single man : you better drink and have your           Johnson, Lonnie; Hard Time Ain't Gone No Where; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91340-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
got a good bullcow : better feed him every day          Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
off my mind Oh : better find my mama soon               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; That Black Snake Moan No 2; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21202-1) Pm-12756 Mil MLP-2013
no money to pay Better get you a wood-chopper           Bird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396-A) Ge-7040 Yz L-1009
baby baby : you had better get your back yard           Carr, Leroy; Bread Baker; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16432-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1036
you one woman : you better get you two One              Fuller, Blind Boy; Rag, Mama, Rag; New York, 25 July 1935; (17863-2) ARC-35-10-32 BC-6
one old woman : you better get you five or              Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Awful Fix Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20034-1) Pm-12539 Yz L-1004
one man : you sure better get you two Ain't             Johnson, Elizabeth; Sobbin' Woman Blues; New York, 30 Oct. 1928; (401280-?) OK-8789 Her H-201
myself a woman : you better get yourself a man          McTell, Blind Willie; Your Time to Worry; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9957-A) De-7117 Rt RL-324
don't be feeling sad Better get you a new               Petties, Arthur; Two Time Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41906-2) Vi-21282 Yz L-1007
before you go You better get on your knees              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 1; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7238-A) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
to get you two Better get you twenty-four : so          Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); No Baby Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20338-1) Pm-12670 Bio BLP-12004
have a possible chance  Better get your crowing from    Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
crowing from the rooster : better get your eggs from    Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
in your stall You better go the the doctor              Bird, John (Mae Glover); Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396-A) Ge-7040 Yz L-1009
babe I believe I better go You know I                   Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); 80 Highway Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064921-1) BB-B8927 BC-7
trouble : mama guess I better go     If you ever        Church, Blind Clyde; Pneumatic Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56308) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
his womenfolk : Lord we'd better go The water was       Patton, Charley; High Water Everywhere-Part II; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-60-2) Pm-12909 Yz L-1020
and I think I'll better go Before it get                Roland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (15495-2) Ba-33343 Yz L-1017
great God and you better go Because I can't             Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
broke down Now you better go to the blacksmith's        Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
trouble : and I had better go    It seems to            Smith, Clara; Mean Papa, Turn in Your Key; New York, 17 Apr. 1924; (81697-2) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-16
I believe that I better go Indeed I hate                Stone, Joe; It's Hard Time; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76837- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030
Memphis Jug Band You better hide : mama you better      Shade, Will; I Can Beat You Plenty; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (55599- ) Vi-V38586 Rt RL-337
better hide : mama you better hide from me I            Shade, Will; I Can Beat You Plenty; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (55599- ) Vi-V38586 Rt RL-337
need And he makes better honey : any bumblebee I        Memphis Minnie; New Bumble Bee; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5895- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
waist Told me you better hurry : and you better         Bracey, Mississippi; Stered Gal; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404766-B) OK-8867 Yz L-1038
just tell him : he better hurry home Because I'm        Cox, Ida; Long Distance Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2243-?) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
want me daddy : you better hurry home      Get your     White, Washington (Booker Washington White); Pinebluff Arkansas; Chicago, 2 Sept. 1937; (C-1996-2) Vo-03711 Co C-30036
fall Times get no better : I won't be back              Bracey, Mississippi; I'll Overcome Some Day; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404767-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
nobody wrong But the better I treat my daddy            Cox, Ida; Lonesome Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2246-1) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
don't treat me no better : I ain't going to             Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
on the ground The better I try to treat                 Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819
be buried today The better I treat him : the            Jones, Maggie; Screamin' the Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1924; (140188-1) Co-14055-D VJM VLP-23
I don't get no better : I want you to                   Kelly, Jack; Cold Iron Bed; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13722- ) Ba-32934 OJL-4
the times don't get better : I ain't going back         Stokes, Frank; Beale Town Bound; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4775-2) Pm-12576 Rt RL-308
the men will be better if I do Because                  Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
I don't treat you better : I'll break my neck           Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147601-1) Co-14407-D Yz L-1010
dark Things will look better : in the Washington Park   Bell, Ed; She's a Fool Gal; Atlanta, 4 Dec. 1930; (151038-2) Co-14595-D Rt RL-325
real nice time You better join the boys and             Church, Blind Clyde; Number Nine Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56307) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
around my house : you better jump in some country       Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
ain't sweet no more Better keep your other man          Blake, Blind; Goodbye Mama Moan; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20541-1) Pm-12634 Bio BLP-12037
All you jealous men : better keep your women tied       Daniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37931-2) Vi-20658 Rt RL-326
wrong  Well big-leg woman : better keep your dresses down Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85487-1) BB-B5900 Yz L-1038
time I don't do better : kill myself a-trying Just      King David; I Can Deal Worry; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404668-A) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
Florida : now where I'm better known Because woman you  Big Bill (Broonzy); Key to the Highway; Chicago, 2 May 1941; (C-3745-1) OK-06242 RBF RF-1
the border : where I'm better known Because you haven't Gillum, Bill Jazz; Key to the Highway; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044972- ) BB-B8529 RBF RF-16
going : where honey I'm better known I walk these       McTell, Blind Willie; Mr. McTell Got the Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40311-?) Vi unissued RCA  INT-1175
Peetie Wheatstraw  New he's better known : by the devil's Wheatstraw, Peetie; Peetie Wheatstraw Stomp No. 2; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91153- ) De-7391 BC-4
partner : going to a better land  I ain't going         Welsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21098-3) Pm-12759 Yz L-1028
you better do You better lay off my pigmeat             Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
daddy can't yo-yo : you better learn him how Listen     Hart, Hattie; Memphis Yo Yo Blues; Memphis, 4 Oct. 1929; (56345-2) Vi-V38558 Rt RL-322
any good You had better leave her alone : she           Townsend, Henry; Sick with the Blues; possibly Chicago, 1933; (   ) record unknown Yz L-1030
pal old pal : you better let my man alone               Cox, Ida; You Stole My Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20768-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073
your used-to-be : then you better let me alone Blues    Johnson, Lonnie; New Falling Rain Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63521-A) De-7461 Sw S-1225
changed that thing : you better let married women alone McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
changed that thing : you better let married women alone McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
mama : I think I better let you go Mmm                  Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
is riding : boy you'd better look out If he             Patton, Charley; Revenue Man Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14747- ) Vo-02931 Yz L-1020
Thirty-First Street : you had better look around The vice Washboard Sam; Bucket's Got a Hole in It; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020808- ) BB-B7906 BC-2
don't treat me no better : Lord I sure do               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Miss Louisa Blues; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020114- ) BB-B7576 RBF RF-14
a sweet woman : you better love her while you           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Struck Sorrow Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20039-2) Pm-12541 Rt RL-335
going to happen : you better lower your airplane down   Arnold, Kokomo; Mean Old Twister; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91161-A) De-7347 BC-4
tide is rising : you better lower your anchors down     Arnold, Kokomo; Big Ship Blues; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91167-A) De-7361 Say SDR-163
better hurry : and you better make haste Run around     Bracey, Mississippi; Stered Gal; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404766-B) OK-8867 Yz L-1038
will be home You better make some arrangements : because Gillum, Bill Jazz; One Letter Home; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070443- ) BB-B8943 RCA INT-1177
I don't get no better mama : believe I'm going          Bracey, Ishman; Trouble-Hearted Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45460-1) Vi-21691 Yz L-1007
Can't buy from a better man : than Mr Owens             Wilkins, Robert; New Stock Yard Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-107- ) Vo-03223 OJL-21
you love your woman : better mess it in her             Lewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45429-1) Vi-23345 Yz L-1021
the big boat : she better not land    Some of           Alexander, Texas; Levee Camp Moan Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81225-B) OK-8498 RBF RF-9
I get it I better not catch : nobody else               Barefoot Bill; She's Got a Nice Line; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150302-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
And that backbiting man : better not show his face      Blake, Blind; Search Warrant Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20871-3) Pm-12737 Bio BLP-12023
the same And you better not let : my regular            Bracey, Ishman; Saturday Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41842-1) Vi-21349 OJL-8
you nice and kind Better not catch you : at             Brown, Hi Henry; Preacher Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11477-A) Vo-1728 Yz L-1030
hobo in Brownsville : you better not be peeping out     Estes, Sleepy John; Hobo Jungle Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62481-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
Saturday one : well she better not catch me here        Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
a ??? competition : he better not get in town           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Competition Bed Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20749-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
Her father told me : better not to come back            Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bootin' Me 'Bout; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15675) Pm-12946 Mil MLP-2004
Thursday one : that she better not catch me here        Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
I find him : he better not be messing around            Perkins, Gertrude; No Easy Rider Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1927; (145340-1) Co-14313-D Fwy FJ-2802
And you know you better not start nothing : know        Roland, Walter; 45 Pistol Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1935; (17081-2) ARC-6-03-61 BC-7
of being alone You better not do : just what            Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16
your woman mistreat you : better off in your lap        Patton, Charley; Heart Like Railroad Steel; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-50-1) Pm-12953 Her H-201
a good time here : better one around the road           Chatman, Bo; Shake 'Em On Down; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027869-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1034
your lover, baby : you better pin him to your           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
graveyard is lonely : you better put brakes on yourself Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
your caving soul You better quit your bad habits        Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Cave Man Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59962-2) Vi-V38605 Mel MLP-7324;
hundred dollars won't do : better run and get you       Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
be a slave You better see the undertaker : get          Barefoot Bill; I Don't Like That; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150301-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
see me baby : you better see me while you               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Grinder Man Blues; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053592-1) BB-B8584 RCA-730.581
her clothes Boy I'd better see my good girl             Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146186-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1010
the black one : you better set your black self          Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
This winter you women better shimmy : and shimmy right  Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Round and Round; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64732- ) Vi-23256 Jo SM-3104
away It just gets better : so the ladies say            Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483-B) OK-8654 Bio BLP-C4
got over fifteen grand : better split it ninety-nine different Johnson, Lonnie; Racketeers Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1932; (152260-2) OK-8946 CC-30
you want your brown : better stay aside I said          Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
to do good : you better stay off of Parchman            White, Washington; Parchman Farm Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2981-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
me to wait You better stop your sister : from           Baker, Willie; Mama, Don't Rush Me Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (14666) Ge-6766 His HLP-22
of doing Sugar you better stop that : Lord it's         Barefoot Bill; From Now On; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149357-2) Co-14481-D OJL-14
your trunks done gone Better stop your bus : and        Barefoot Bill; I Don't Like That; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150301-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
the dark Say you better stop your woman : from          Campbell, Bob; Starvation Farm Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15503-2) Vo-02798 Fly LP-103
start to playing You better stop now and listen         James, Jesse; Lonesome Day Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90762-A) De-7213 AH-158
and my home you better stop hanging around Because      Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
give you none You better stop your gal : from           Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175
hands and gone You better stop your man : from          Smith, Bessie; Jail-House Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (81226-2) Co-A4001 Co CL-855
gone to bed I better stop that noise : before           Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); The Duck Yas-Yas-Yas; Chicago, c. 16 May 1929; (C-3485- ) Vo-1277 Yz L-1039
in my back yard : better take a look at                 Bell, Anna; Every Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (172-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
in Boogie Alley : you better take you forty-four The    Bogan, Lucille; Down in Boogie Alley; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15508-2) Ba-33149 Rt RL-317
And I reckon I'd better take it over to                 Estes, Sleepy John; Brownsville Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63653-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
start to Texas : you better take the T and              Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; West Texas Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02651-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
you can't do  You better take it kind of                Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Give an Account; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020846- ) BB-B7756 BC-3;
crawling in my room Better tell somebody : better come  Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
I love my baby : better than I do myself                Alexander, Texas; Ninety-Eight Degree Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402640-A) OK-8705 Yz L-1004
I love my daddy : better than I love myself             Bell, Anna; Every Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (172-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
always milks me dry : better than you ever milk         Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1101-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
love my moonshine whiskey : better than I do my         Bogan, Lucille; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, late Mar. 1930; (C-5562-A) Br-7210 Rt RL-317
go Because he jumps better : than any man that          Bogan, Lucille; Jump Steady Daddy; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16993-2) ARC-5-12-58 Yz L-1017
I love my goat : better than I love myself              Byrd, John; Billy Goat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-289-2) Pm-12997 Yz L-1001
love my moonshine whiskey : better than a filly loves   Carr, Leroy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6086-B) Vo-1541 Yz L-1015
can roll your lemon better : than any man in            Chatman, Bo; Let Me Roll Your Lemon; New Orleans, 19 Jan. 1935; (87624-1) BB-B5861 Yz L-1034
mad I love you : better than anything I ever            Davis, Walter; New Come Back Baby; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053979-1) BB-B8833 RCA INT-1085
Says I may do better : than what I once                 Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
again Says we'll do better : than what we used          Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
the jungle : that's any better than me I'm the          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (21045-2) Pm-12721 Bio BLP-12042
the jungle : that's any better than me    Now you       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Jungle Man Blues; Chicago, c. Dec. 1928; (21045-2) Pm-12721 Bio BLP-12042
love my cherry ball : better than I love myself         James, Skip; Cherry Ball Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-748-2) Pm-13065 Bio BLP-12029
I love my baby : better than a farmer likes             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
I love me yo-yo : better than anything I know           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Yo Yo Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15665) Pm-12872 Bio BLP-12000
I love my whiskey : better than some people like        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Mosquito Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15666) Pm-12899 Mil MLP-2013
baby : you ain't no better than the man I               Johnson, Edith North; Good Chib Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15559) Pm-12864 CC-37
now that I love : better than I love myself             Johnson, Lonnie; It Ain't What You Usta Be; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91342-A) De-7427 Sw S-1225
I like pretty mama : better than any woman that         McClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
that little old woman : better than any woman that      McClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
once loved a woman : better than even I'd ever          McTell, Blind Willie; Statesboro Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (47187-3) Vi-V38001 Yz L-1005
a man I love : better than myself No one                Memphis Minnie; After While Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1931; (VO-152-A) Vo-1658 BC-13
snake : I love sometime better than I do myself         Memphis Minnie; Stinging Snake Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1069-1) Vo-02711 Pal PL-101
I love no man better than I do myself                   Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
But he loves me better : than my regular can            Smith, Clara; I Want My Sweet Daddy Now; New York, 31 Aug. 1923; (81183-1) Co-A3991 VJM VLP-15
you loves everybody baby : better than you do poor      Welsh, Nolan; St. Peter Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9728-A) OK-8372 CC-32
they're going to do better : they'll swear they going   Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter's Advice; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02616-1) BB-B7073 Yz L-1014
could have a much better time : but these girls         Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
where I can have better time Yes when I                 Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
my head And it's better to me : than any                Bogan, Lucille; Coffee Grindin' Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3461- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
Seems like others look better to him : than I           Smith, Clara; Every Woman's Blues; New York, 28 June 1923; (81060-5) Co-A3943 VJM VLP-15
can get by  It's better to take it easy                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Take a Chance; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C-1352-1) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
good woman partner : you'd better treat her right    Mr Gibson, Clifford; Don't Put That Thing On Me; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57174-2) Vi-V38572 Yz L-1006
a good gal : you better treat her nice When             Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
I don't get no better treatment : go back here          Stevens, Vol; Beale Street Mess Around; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40320-1) Vi-21066 Rt RL-322
say And you had better use me lover : just              Townsend, Henry; She's Got a Mean Disposition; Chicaco, 25 Feb. 1935; (85494-1) BB-B5966 Yz L-1030
the left Boys you better watch them women : because     Doyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-18-1) Vo-05111 Rt RL-319;
of day His man better watch his footsteps for           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
I'm told So you'd better watch out : doggone your       Jones, Maggie; Jealous Mama Blues; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140105-1) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23
Mr Charlie : you had better watch your men They         Kelly, Jack; Red Ripe Tomatoes; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13714-2) Ba-32844 OJL-4
train He says you better work for me : I                Thomas, Henry; Arkansas; Chicago, c. early July 1927; (   ) Vo-1286 Rt RL-312