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 BUST.................7  (0,003%)
the corner : and almost bust my head I couldn't         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Tin Cup Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21198-1) Pm-12756 Mil MLP-2013
this morning : like to bust one of my Nuthouse          James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028
will ache : and almost bust That's why : there's no     Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Trust No Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2631-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
draw nothing : their husbands bust them in the jaw      Brown, Hi Henry; Nut Factory Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11506-A) Vo-1692 Yz L-1003
left me with the bust up blues When you                 Bracey, Ishman; Bust Up Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-241-2) Pm-13038 Her H-205
left me with those bust up blues     Have you           Bracey, Ishman; Bust Up Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-241-2) Pm-13038 Her H-205
well hard times will bust your vest Now since           Washboard Sam; Life Is Just a Book; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064477-1) BB-B8909 RCA LPV-577
 BUSTED...............3  (0,001%)
I've got those broken busted blues : I feel bad         Smith, Clara; Broken Busted Blues; New York, 7 Jan. 1925; (140227-2) Co-14062-D CC-32
my house : and I busted his head with a                 Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1099-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
wear My coat all busted : my pants all full             Barefoot Bill; Barefoot Bill's Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150304-1) Co-14561-D Rt RL-325
 BUSY.................7  (0,003%)
That woman : keeps me busy as I can be                  Thomas, George; Fast Stuff Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L-17-2) Pm-12826 Rt RL-340
back there to stay    Busy booting : and you can't      Arnold, Kokomo; Busy Bootin'; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C-9923-A) De-7139 Say SDR-163
Because I'm a very busy fellow : you know they          Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Grinder Man Blues; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053592-1) BB-B8584 RCA-730.581
rest Just keep him busy : he will never leave           Jones, Maggie; Never Tell a Woman Friend; New York, 29 Sept. 1925; (141057-2) Co-14102-D VJM VLP-25
if I'm not too busy : I'll be stopping by               Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); unnamed title; Atlanta, 3 Nov. 1929; (149347-1) Co unissued Yz L-1012
But the line was busy : or if it ain't                  Davis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070451-1) BB unissued RC INT-1085
up : before the dawn Busy working : on my lawn          Spivey, Victoria; My Handy Man; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401114-B) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
 BUT..................1349  (0,577%)
blues mama : ain't nothing but a doggone heart disease  Arnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9653-A) De-7050 CC-25
call that now : nothing but a monkey-man And I          Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
me I ain't nothing but a mistreater : baby and          Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
my heart : ain't nothing but a lover's ruin I           Bogan, Lucille; I Hate that Train Called the M. and O.; New York, 31 July 1934; (15491-1) ARC-6-02-04 OJL-6
gal drinks the same But a black gal drinks              Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
gal bites the same But a black gal get                  Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
gal do the same But a black gal spit                    Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
she ain't a thing but a courtesy Takes a                Bracey, Ishman; Woman Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-239-2) Pm-12970 OJL-2
blues ain't nothing : Lord but a doggone hungry feel    Bracey, Ishman; Woman Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-239-2) Pm-12970 OJL-2
I ain't never loved : but a thousand women in           Fuller, Blind Boy; Thousand Women Blues; Chicago, 19 June 1940; (WC-3142-A) OK-05657 RBF RF-202
can't throw a thing but a three I lost                  Gibson, Clifford; Bad Luck Dice; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57753- ) Vi-V38590 Yz L-1027
kick his stable down But a right black gal              Henry, Hound Head; Low Down Hound Blues; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2451- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
man just won't hey But a pigmeat mama crazy             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
may be all right But a fat gal in                       Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Freeze to Me Mama; Atlanta, 3 Nov. 1929; (149345-2) Co-14507-D CC-36
lived I ain't got : but a little bit left               Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
The blues ain't nothing : but a good woman on           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Corinna Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2544-2) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
that wasn't a thing but a cat I've been                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Cat Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15673) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
to drive you insane But a married woman : is            Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
the blues ain't nothing : but a woman wants to          Jones, Anna; Trixie Blues; New York, c. June 1923; (1473-1) Pm-12052 His HLP-15
plainly see That's nothing but a milkcow : where your   Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
you plainly see Nothing but a bed quilt : where         Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
plainly see That's nothing but a cabbage head : that    Jones, Coley; Drunkard's Special; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149558-2) Co-14489-D Fwy FA-2951
that grip That's nothing but a stack of dollars         Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
it was nothing : honey but a cypress tree Honey         Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 1; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16683- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
alone They ain't nothing but a wad of trouble           Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Be Mistreated; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1671-1) Vo-03474 BC-1
couldn't be my boss But a rolling stone : don't         Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64733- ) Vi-23267 Rt RL-337
something fit to eat But a jet-black woman : don't      Patton, Charley; Pony Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15216) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
long way from home But a woman make a                   Rachel, James Yank; Expressman Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59934- ) Vi-23318 Fwy FA-2953
old man ain't nothing : but a young woman's slave       Reynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-146-2) Pm-12927 OJL-11
get anything I got But a jet-black woman I              Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
I was young : nothing but a child All you               Smith, Bessie; Reckless Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140242-1) Co-14056-D Co CL-855
him that he's nothing : but a pure greenhorn I          Smith, Clara; I Don't Love Nobody; New York, 18 Jan. 1924; (81496-1) Co-14016-D VJM VLP-16
deep blue sea Nothing but a tear : can satisfy          Smith, Clara; Deep Blue Sea Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81931-3) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17
bed I won't be but a few minutes : before               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Good Coffee Blues; Chicago, c. 20 Sept. 1930; (C-6409- ) Vo-1590 Yz L-1031
the blues ain't nothing : but a woman want to           Stokes, Frank; Sweet to Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4773-1) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
lees Didn't have nothing : but a limburger cheese It    Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
old Man you nothing but a backbiter : may God           Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Back Gnawing Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20344-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
always treat him swell But a country girl will          Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); She Ain't No Good; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404783-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
see it ain't nothing : but a great big fat              Washboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-142-4) Pm-12954 Her H-205
gone Life is nothing but a jam : a constant             Waters, Ethel; Ethel Sings 'Em; New York, c. June 1923; (B) BS-14154 Bio BLP-12022
Well you are nothing but a crook : may around           Wheatstraw, Peetie; False Hearted Woman; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90963-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192
the blues ain't nothing : but a woman want to           White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545-A) De-7562 Cor CP-58
the blues ain't nothing : but a lowdown heart disease   White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545-A) De-7562 Cor CP-58
the blues ain't nothing : but a woman loving a          White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545-A) De-7562 Cor CP-58
the blues ain't nothing : but a good woman feeling      White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545-A) De-7562 Cor CP-58
the blues ain't nothing : but a feeling that will       White, Georgia; The Blues Ain't Nothin' But. . .; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1938; (91545-A) De-7562 Cor CP-58
You ain't acting nothing but a fool : dogging me        Williamson, Sonny Boy; Whiskey Headed Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020844-1) BB-B7707 RCA INT-1088
she ain't acting nothing but a fool : dogging me        Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
ten  Didn't give nothing : but a bucket of gin          Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977-?) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
whiskey : don't even sell but about four or five        McClennan, Tommy; New Sugar Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053737- ) BB-B8760 Rt RL-305
weeping in my sleep But after you continue this         Doyle, Little Buddy; Grief Will Kill You; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-18-1) Vo-05111 Rt RL-319;
worrying don't bother me But ain't nobody here babe     Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
in your big time But ain't one thing about              Sykes, Roosevelt; 3 6 and 9; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-449-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
trouble in the air  But ain't only here friend          Wilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499- ) Vi-23379 Yz L-1002
me that I would But all my pain had                     Bryant, Laura; Dentist Chair Blues-Part 2; Long Island City, c. Jan. 1929; (323-A) QRS-R7055 His HLP-21
to have my fun But all the darn women                   Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
after I am gone But always remember : that you          Carr, Leroy; What More Can I Do; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7222-A) Vo-1651 Yz L-1036
I mistreated my baby : but, and I can't see             Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
ain't got the blues : but another gal on my             Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
friends for miles around But any time that you're       McClure, Matthew; Prisoner's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18798) Ch-18514 Riv RM-8819
you sure did like  But as soon as I'm                   Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Somebody's Got to Go; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1936; (100324) BB-B6356 Rt RL-329
no wood chopper's son But babe I can chop               Davenport, Charles Cow Cow ; I Ain't No Ice Man; New York, 8 May 1938; (63764-A) De-7462 AH-158
You may be beautiful : but baby you got to              Bogan, Lucille; You Got to Die Some Day; New York, 30 July 1934; (15477-2) ARC-6-04-63 Rt RL-317
may drink your moonshine : but baby your heart ain't    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rambler Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20040-2) Pm-12541 Bio BLP-12015
think it's all right : but baby doll can't you          Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Kingfish Blues; Chicago, 22 Mar. 1934; (80385-1) BB-B5617 RCA LPV-518
I'm going go crazy : but baby I've got to               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Hang My Clothes on No Barbed Wire Line; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6489-A) Vo-1649 Say SDR-191
Nothing I can get : but bad news    I'm a               Lincoln, Charley; Chain Gang Trouble; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145108-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
She wouldn't do nothing : but barrelhouse all night long Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
thirteen thirty-two and fifty-one But be careful buddy : because Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
five nine and fifty-nine But be careful buddy : because Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
can tell Chief O'Brien But before I take it             Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
like cats and dogs But before it's over with            Harris, Otis; You'll Like My Loving; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147609-2) Co-14428-D Yz L-1032
and good and strong But before long baby : you'll       Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Before Long; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-170-A) Vo-1674 Rt RL-312
yellow may mistreat you : but black won't turn you      Butler, Sam; Some Screamed High Yellow; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2677-2) Pm-12423 Yz L-1016
She ain't so good-looking : but boys them dimples is    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3088-2) Pm-12425 Bio BLP-12015
face People got off : but Casey Jones stayed on         James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
she don't allow nothing : but chocolate to the bone     Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
a married woman : boy but comes to see me               Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Peaches in the Springtime; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41890-2) Vi-21657 Rt RL-311
people crave for gold But craving is just a             Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
baby : I could hardly but crawl along     I'm going     Jones, Elijah; Mean Actin' Mama; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020124-1) BB-B7616 RCA INT-1175
undertakers : I couldn't help but cry And it hurts      Cox, Ida; Coffin Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2293-1) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
me : I can't help but cry     Woke up this              Henry, Lena; Low Down Despondent Blues; New York, 22 Aug. 1924; (13596) Vo-14873 His HLP-15
I could not help but cry The train it                   Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 Co C-30034
I could not help but cry When the train                 Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 His HLP-31
I couldn't do nothing but cry When you see              Kyle, Charlie; Kyle's Worried Blues; Memphis, 1 Sept. 1928; (45468-2) Vi-21707 Yz L-1018
going up the country : but crying won't make me         Collins, Sam; Devil in the Lion's Den; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12737-A) Ge-6181 OJL-10
born in the country : but daddy I was raised            White, Georgia; Pigmeat Blues; Chicago, 12 May 1936; (90722-A) De-7209 AH-158
live a happy life But darling after all I               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Don't Mean Me No Good; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053591-1) BB-B8615 RCA-730.581
Sam wasn't no woman : but didn't he grab your           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2475-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
town Mailman's been here : but didn't leave no news     Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Walking Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1613-2) Pm-12082 BYG-529.078
built like an automobile : but didn't have no rumble    Washboard Sam; Out with the Wrong Woman; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01883- ) BB-B6794 BC-10
I done everything woman : but die for you  Want         Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
it had to be But do you know that's                     Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Two of a Kind; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064001-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
it up and down But don't let me catch                   Blake, Blind; Come On Boys Let's Do that Messin' Around; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3061-2) Pm-12413 Bio BLP-12003
strut your stuff babe : but don't mess with me          Carr, Leroy; Hold Them Puppies; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-6-3) Vo-02751 Yz L-1036
your stuff Daddy daddy : but don't be too rough         Henderson, Rosa; Get It Fixed; New York, c. Apr. 1925; (   ) Vo-1177 His HLP-15
just what you sow But don't forget that night           McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
man  Welfare's helping everybody : but don't give me no White, Joshua; Welfare Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14902-2) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
you haven't done nothing : but drove a good man         Gillum, Bill Jazz; Key to the Highway; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044972- ) BB-B8529 RBF RF-16
He don't do nothing : but eat and sleep Now             Jackson, Papa Charlie; Sheik of Desplaines Street; Chicago, c. July 1927; (4671-2) Pm-12501 Bio BLP-12042
sit in rocking chairs But ever since : nineteen and     Martin, Carl; Badly Mistreated Man; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-881-2) OK-8961 Yz L-1016
jump like a frog But every time I hit                   McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
be nice and kind But every man I love                   Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Be Mistreated; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1671-1) Vo-03474 BC-1
more want her around But every time I see               Sykes, Roosevelt; Hard Luck Man Blues; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69404- ) Vi-23320 Yz L-1033
the dice won't pass  But every time since I             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crapshooter's Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91154-A) De-7292 Say SDR-192
thin : not too fat But everything about her : is        Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
a great large town But everywhere you go in             Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
blues and trouble nothing : but evil running across your Arnold, Kokomo; Old Black Cat Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9653-A) De-7050 CC-25
blues is trouble : nothing but evil running across your Arnold, Kokomo; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 15 Jan. 1935; (C-9656-A) De-7156 CC-25
Now I can't stay : but fare you well If                 McCoy, Joe; Someday I'll Be in the Clay; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1932; (C-9290) De-7008 Rt RL-329
coming : I can't help but feel so lowdown Then          Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Corn Whiskey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-127- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
night I didn't have but fifty cents : I was             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3
they don't do nothing : but fly in frosty wings         Harrison, Smoky; Iggly Oggly Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-80-1) Pm-12920 Rt RL-340
couldn't do anything partner : but fold my little arms  Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Number Three Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4416-2) Pm-12475 Yz L-1010
it don't do nothing : but follow behind Holloway's farmer's Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
almost in my grave But for your love : good             McTell, Blind Willie; My Baby's Gone; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14038-2) Vo-02668 Yz L-1037
money : everything I own But for God's sake : leave     Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Jealous Hearted Blues; New York, c. 15 Oct. 1924; (1924-2) Pm-12252 Mil MLP-2001
her from my door But forgive me baby : won't            McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
I ain't never loved : but four womens in my             Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Pretty Mama Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56342-2) Vi-V38585 RCA INT-1175
through ice and snow But from now on papa               Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bessemer Bound Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2373-2) Pm-12374 Mil MLP-2001
change in the sea But from now on : there'll            Waters, Ethel; There'll Be Some Changes Made; New York, c. Aug. 1921; (P-147-1) BS-2021 Bio BLP-12022
she didn't do nothing but fuss and fight I              Jones, Little Hat; Corpus Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402701-B) OK-8735 Rt RL-315
had : she do nothing but fuss and fight  Well           Wheatstraw, Peetie; The First Shall Be the Last and the Last Shall Be First; New York, 19 Feb. 1936; (60523-A) De-7167 Say SDR-192
to be my friend But gambling : is going to              Wallace, Sippie; Jack O' Diamonds Blues; Chicago, 1 Mar. 1926; (9548-A) OK-8328 CC-32
to keep it hid But Georgia Bill got something           McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
folks like their alcohol : but give me my corn          Carr, Leroy; Corn Licker Blues; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-5-3) Vo-02741 Co C-30496
men crave high yellow : but give me black or            Carr, Leroy; Good Woman Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16427-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1019
there's some say yellow : but give me my black          Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
me like you do  But go ahead : that will                Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
that I was born But God remember this : even            Barefoot Bill; Bad Boy; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150306-2) Co-14526-D CC-3
that I'm changing fast But good things in life          Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
didn't win no money : but great God you know            Roland, Walter; Dices' Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15485-2) Ba-33343 RBF RF-12
you wouldn't cheat anymore But had a dozen keys         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;
looked down on us : but had nothing to say              Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
woman no woman : ever but halfway stuffed Because when  McClennan, Tommy; Love with a Feeling; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053740-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
I don't see nothing : but hands standing at the         White, Washington; Black Train Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2977-A) Vo-05588 Co C-30036
that don't do nothing but hang around She will          Doyle, Little Buddy; Hard Scufflin' Blues; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-17-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
seen her : couldn't help but hang my head and           Jones, Little Hat; Little Hat Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402700-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1032
boy couldn't do nothing : but hang his head and         Ledbetter, Huddie; Death Letter Blues-Part 1; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16695-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
I couldn't do nothing : but hang my head and            Smith, Trixie; Railroad Blues; New York, Mar. 1925; (2064-2) Pm-12262 CC-29
never have seen before But hard times : is knocking     Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
the mailman he passed : but he did not leave            Arnold, Kokomo; My Well Is Dry; New York, 11 May 1938; (63748-A) De-7540 CC-25
it will kill me : but he never said when                Bennett, Will; Railroad Bill; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Sept. 1930; (K-127- ) Vo-1464 OJL-18
didn't know the racket : but he had the same            Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
hollers when he fly But he never hollers cuckoo         Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
me ice and coke But he blowed in all                    Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; Boodle-De-Bum Bum; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4631- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325
don't treat me right But he say he love                 Green, Lil; If I'm a Fool; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1942; (070802-1) BB-B8985 RCA LPV-574
as a white dog : but he ain't worth a                   Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148360-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
stayed on Natural policeman : but he dead and gone      James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
from my best friend But he got lucky : stoled           James, Skip; Devil Got My Woman; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-746-1) Pm-13088 Bio BLP-12029
Yes I loved him : but he trifled with my                Jones, Maggie; Undertaker's Blues; New York, 16 Apr. 1925; (140533-2) Co-14092-D VJM VLP-23
a preacher won't steal But he will do more              McCoy, Joe; Preachers Blues; Chicago, c. 31 Jan. 1931; (C-7247- ) Vo-1643 BC-13
Key in the hole : but he couldn't get in                Macon, Ed; Wringing that Thing; Atlanta, 12 Mar. 1929; (402289-A) OK-8676 Mel MLP-7324
Bet he can't shimmy : but he struts his stuff           McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
He don't live here : but he lives somewhere Got         McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
Bill He can't see : but he sure can smell               Memphis Minnie; New Dirty Dozens; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5894- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
I love my man : but he loves somebody else              Moore, Alice; My Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Aug. 1929; (15449-A) Pm-12868 CC-37
tried to be good : but he would not let                 Moore, Alice; Lonesome Dream Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-170-2) Pm-13107 CC-37
get my rider's place But he will stay where             Perkins, Gertrude; No Easy Rider Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1927; (145340-1) Co-14313-D Fwy FJ-2802
single man's all right : but he ain't got that          Scruggs, Irene; My Back to the Wall; Richmond, Ind., 30 Aug. 1930; (16975-A) Ge-7296 Yz L-1026
not my regular man But he loves me better               Smith, Clara; I Want My Sweet Daddy Now; New York, 31 Aug. 1923; (81183-1) Co-A3991 VJM VLP-15
a-flying He wasn't dead : but he was slowly dying       Smith, Clara; Death Letter Blues New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (140108-1) Co-14045-D VJM VLP-17
not my regular man But he loves me nicer                Sylvester, Hannah; I Want My Sweet Daddy; New York, c. 21 Sept. 1923; (70329) Pat-032007 VJM VLP-40
see in the hole : but he couldn't get in                Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); It's Tight Like That; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (   ) Vo-1216 His HLP-1
call for poor Walter : but he won't be in               Vincson, Walter; Overtime Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-178) Br-7141 Yz L-1007
love jack of diamonds : but he was a cruel              Wallace, Sippie; Jack O' Diamonds Blues; Chicago, 1 Mar. 1926; (9548-A) OK-8328 CC-32
to drag me down But he was one good                     Waters, Ethel; You Can't Do What My Last Man Did; New York, c. June 1923; (A) BS-14151 Bio BLP-12022
to love me too But he keeps me worried                  Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
He ain't no woman : but he sure will take               White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2988-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
give you a dollar : but he'll want back ninety-five     McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
know where she's at : but her man won't let             Blake, Blind; Search Warrant Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20871-3) Pm-12737 Bio BLP-12023
to state no color : but her front teeth crowned         Johnson, Robert; Traveling Riverside Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-400-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
aisle There's a lady : but her name is Lou              Lofton, Cripple Clarence; I Don't Know; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
would've did the shimmy : but her dress was too         Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; It Won't Act Right; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59964-2) Vi-V38620 Jo SM-3104
about ninety pounds Now but her mama and papa           Rachel, James Yank; Little Sarah; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (55597-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
had lots of breaks : but here's what I'm going          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
baby I don't care But here's a thing I                  Smith, Laura; Don't You Leave Me Here; New York, c. Mar. 1927; (7130-2) Ba-1977 VJM VLP-40
right in your arms But here's a lesson : that           Smith, Mamie; Jenny's Ball; New York, 19 Feb. 1931; (404852-A) OK-8915 Sw S-1240
best in the world : but he's a running son              House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
He's sleeping with you : but he's loving somebody else  Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
can't read a note But he's the playingest fool          Smith, Bessie; Jazzbo Brown from Memphis Town; New York, 18 Mar. 1926; (141819-2) Co-14133-D Co CL-856
belongs to Uncle Sam : but he's always on my            Smith, Clara; Deep Blue Sea Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81931-3) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17
morning : didn't carry nothing but his hat He left      Memphis Minnie; Where Is My Good Man; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11216-A) Vo-1698 OJL-6
morning : didn't carry nothing but his hat If only      Memphis Minnie; Where Is My Good Man; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11216-A) Vo-1698 OJL-6
morning : didn't carry nothing but his hat    Just as   Memphis Minnie; Where Is My Good Man; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11216-A) Vo-1698 OJL-6
Reaching Pete's all right : but his buddy overzeal Every Memphis Minnie; Reachin' Pete; Chicago, 27 May 1935; (90018- ) De-7102 Mam S-3803
gears Some like pigmeat : but hogmeat's what I crave    Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge-6812 Rt RL-326
track Yes yes honey : but hold your breath Get          James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
she will hustle everywhere but home If you can't        Reynolds, Blind Willie; Third Street Woman Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64724-2) Vi-23258 OJL-11
don't want to speak  But honest little girl : I         Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
to quit me : man but I love her still                   Alexander, Texas;  Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
left me this morning : but I blame myself That          Alexander, Texas; When You Get to Thinking; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1929; (403359-B) OK-8764 Fly LP-103
the old S T But I seem so miscontented                  Anderson, Jelly Roll; I. C. Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 19 Apr. 1927; (12722) Ge-6135 His HLP-22
never seed Black Annie : but I sure God heard           Arnold, Kokomo; Black Annie; Chicago, 5 Feb. 1935; (C-9777-A) De-7092 Say SDR-163
to lose my mind But I got another little                Arnold, Kokomo; I'll Be Up Some Day; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60515- ) De-7172 Say SDR-163
can't live for loving : but I just can't help           Arnold, Kokomo; Mister Charlie; Chicago, 24 Oct. 1936; (90958-A) De-7261 CC-25
hear my mama crying : but I just can't help             Arnold, Kokomo; Wild Water Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91134-A) De-7285 Cor CP-58
just old hard-headed woman : but I believe you about    Arnold, Kokomo; Kid Man Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63754-A) De-7464 Say SDR-163
haven't got so many : but I got so far                  Baker, Willie; Weak-Minded Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14668) Spt-9427 Yz L-1012
ain't got so many : but I got so far                    Baker, Willie; Weak-Minded Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14896) Ge-6751 Her H-201
for I say me But I can't see my                         Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
tomorrow I say morn But I am not guilty                 Barefoot Bill; My Crime Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929;  (149352-2) Co-14510-D OJL-14
put it on strong But I think : those days               Bell, Anna; I Don't Care Who Gets What I Don't Want; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (176-A) QRS R7009 His HLP-21
ain't got my fare But I will shovel coal                Big Bill (Broonzy); Mr. Conductor Man; Richmond, Ind., 9 Feb. 1932; (18392) Ch-16426 Yz L-1035
plant you now woman : but I will dig you                Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
a mill man's son But I can do your                      Bird, Billy; Mill Man Blues; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (147323-2) Co-14381-D Yz L-1016
I may be crazy : but I ain't no doggone                 Blake, Blind; Goodbye Mama Moan; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20541-1) Pm-12634 Bio BLP-12037
jumped for the door But I jumped too late               Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1099-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
a lot of woman : but I sure don't want                  Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1101-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
wouldn't mind at all : but I just got a                 Blake, Blind; Rope Stretchin' Blues-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1101-2) Pm-13103 Bio BLP-12037
some likes it fast But I like my Georgia                Bogan, Lucille; My Georgia Grind; Chicago, c. 1 Feb. 1930; (C-5347- ) Br unissued Rt RL-317
say black is evil : but I will tell the                 Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
womens they like three But I like as many               Bogan, Lucille; Reckless Woman; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15507-2) Ba-33313 His HLP-4
away Worried now mama : but I shan't be very            Bracey, Ishman; The Four Day Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45461-2) Vi-V38560 Yz L-1007
I thought I'd write : but I believe I'll telephone      Bracey, Ishman; Suitcase Full of Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-240-1) Pm-12970 Her H-201
Now I'm worried now : but I won't be worried            Bracey, Mississippi; You Scolded Me and Drove Me from Your Door; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404764-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
my troubled mind Lord but I may be the                  Bradley, Tommie; Pack Up Your Trunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., 27 Oct. 1930; (17206) Ch-16149 Yz L-1019
me wash her clothes : but I got good common             Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
Lord I'm going away But I may be back                   Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
It lets me stand : but I can't sit Papa's               Carr, Leroy; Gettin' All Wet; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1929; (C-4034- ) Vo-1423 Yz L-1036
I've been away baby : but I did not go                  Carr, Leroy; Alabama Woman Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6091-B) Vo-1549 RBF RF-1
growing on that hill But I ain't seen the               Carr, Leroy; New How Long How Long Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7221-A) Vo-1585 RBF RF-202
ticket on the train But I will ride the                 Carr, Leroy; New How Long How Long Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7221-A) Vo-1585 RBF RF-202
to treat everybody right : but I mean don't start       Carr, Leroy; Corn Licker Blues; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-5-3) Vo-02741 Co C-30496
best to dodge her : but I was just a                    Carr, Leroy; My Woman's Gone Wrong; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15626-1) Vo-02950 Co C-30496
I may miss you : but I don't think I                    Carr, Leroy; Southbound Blues; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15627-2) Vo-03107 Co C-30496
She's low and squatty : but I love that girl            Carr, Leroy; Barrel House Woman; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15628-2) Vo-02791 Co C-30496
mean you no good But I would not quit                   Carr, Leroy; Good Woman Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16427-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1019
plenty grease : every day But I ain't did no            Carter, Margaret; I Want Plenty of Grease in My Frying Pan; New York, Aug. 1926; (107041) Pat-7511 His HLP-15
never have been down But I can roll your                Chatman, Bo; Let Me Roll Your Lemon; New Orleans, 19 Jan. 1935; (87624-1) BB-B5861 Yz L-1034
will be gone away But I mean that's all                 Chatman, Bo; Some Day; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027877-1) BB-B8147 Yz L-1034
said I'm sorry baby : but I only have one               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Beer Drinking Woman; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053590-1) BB-B8584 RCA-730.581
no good Mr whiskey : but I got to try                   Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Whiskey and Gin Blues; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070434-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
this world I could But I found out baby                 Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Gonna Worry Too; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070435-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
old coon at last But I just hope I'll                   Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Caught the Old Coon at Last; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070437-1) BB-B8974 RCA-730.581
I'm worried today mama : but I won't be worried         Clark, Lonnie; Down in Tennessee; Richmond, Ind., 21 Sept. 1929; (15661) Pm-12871 Rt RL-340
won't be dead baby : but I ain't coming back            Clayton, Jennie; State of Tennessee Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40313-2) Vi-21185 Rt RL-322
don't have the white : but I have the red               Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; It's a Fight Like That; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4630- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325
Lord I'm worried now : but I won't be worried           Cox, Ida; Southern Woman's Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2244-?) Pm-12298 Jo SM-3098
take no one's advice But I ain't going to               Cox, Ida; Southern Woman's Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2244-?) Pm-12298 Jo SM-3098
I didn't believe it : but I found that it               Cox, Ida; Rambling Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2294-?) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
agree I love you : but I don't like the                 Darby, Blind; Deceiving Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67583-1) Vi-23311 OJL-20
ain't no iceman's son But I can keep you                Davenport, Charles Cow Cow ; I Ain't No Ice Man; New York, 8 May 1938; (63764-A) De-7462 AH-158
no stove man's son But I can keep you                   Davenport, Charles Cow Cow ; I Ain't No Ice Man; New York, 8 May 1938; (63764-A) De-7462 AH-158
ain't no butcher's son But I can furnish you            Davenport, Charles Cow Cow ; I Ain't No Ice Man; New York, 8 May 1938; (63764-A) De-7462 AH-158
ain't no milkman's son But I can furnish you            Davenport, Charles Cow Cow ; I Ain't No Ice Man; New York, 8 May 1938; (63764-A) De-7462 AH-158
a preacher won't steal But I caught a preacher          Davis, Madlyn; Too Black Bad; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20909-?) Pm-12703 Yz L-1039
can see my baby : but I swear that she                  Davis, Walter; M. and O. Blues No. 3; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (70676-1) Vi-V23333 RBF RF-12
if I want to : but I believe I will                     Davis, Walter; Minute Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85482-1) BB-B5965 RCA INT-1085
Monday in the afternoon But I hope you'll be            Davis, Walter; Call Your Name; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040523-1) BB-B8470 Yz L-1025
to see you smile But I like to please                   Davis, Walter; New Come Back Baby; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053979-1) BB-B8833 RCA INT-1085
he didn't know how But I will do you                    Delaney, Mattie; Down the Big Road Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-785- ) Vo-1480 Yz L-1009
I started to heaven : but I changed my mind             Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
don't mean quitting you : but I got another place       Dickson, Tom; Death Bell Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400355-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
nothing the matter : captain but I just ain't going     Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
from sun to sun But I want my money                     Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
Can't have no loving : but I still have the             Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Grievin' Me Blues; Chicago, c. 6 Sept. 1928; (   ) Vo-1216 His HLP-1
all screaming about me : but I can't give up            Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Grievin' Me Blues; Chicago, c. 6 Sept. 1928; (   ) Vo-1216 His HLP-1
have a tender snoot But I know what you                 Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Pig Meat Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15310) Ge-7008 Riv RM-8803
love : I can't refuse But I don't want it               Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Second-Hand Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16221) Ge-7130 Riv RM-8803
new way of loving : but I done lost my                  Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Been Mistreated Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1930; (17290) Ch-16237 Riv RM-8803
that ain't so bad But I just ain't got                  Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Been Mistreated Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1930; (17290) Ch-16237 Riv RM-8803
you in every way But I want you to                      Doyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-152-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
went to my window : but I couldn't see through          Estes, Sleepy John; Broken-Hearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (55531-3) Vi-V38582 Rt RL-307
used to be sweet : but I can't name you                 Estes, Sleepy John; Who's Been Tellin' You Buddy Brown Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90097-A) Ch-50068 Sw S-1219
go to the army : but I am using this                    Estes, Sleepy John; Government Money; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62461-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
Now I've done everything : but I can't get along        Estes, Sleepy John; Vernita Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62463-A) De-7342 Cor CP-58
in a folding bed But I fooled around : with             Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
some Women crying danger : but I ain't raising my       Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
Lord I'm worried now : but I won't be worried           Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
barrelhousing all my days But I found someone to        Gibson, Clifford; Whiskey Moan Blues; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (483-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1006
the one I love : but I swear I can't                    Gibson, Clifford; Bad Luck Dice; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57753- ) Vi-V38590 Yz L-1027
can jive me baby : but I don't believe a                Gibson, Clifford; Jive Me Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57758-1) Vi-V38572 Yz L-1027
to rob and steal But I like to play                     Gibson, Clifford; Society Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57760- ) Vi-38612 Yz L-1027
got a little woman : but I swear she treats             Gibson, Clifford; She Rolls It Slow; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69405- ) Vi-23290 RCA INT-1175
love you it's true : but I will have to                 Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
was born in Georgia : but I hangs around Tennessee      Glaze, Ruby (Blind Willie McTell); Lonesome Day Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71604-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
a lot of money: but I ain't give nobody                 Glover, Mae; I Ain't Giving Nobody None; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15395-A) Ge-6948 Her H-201
say he is lazy : but I know that is                     Green, Lil; Country Boy Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064134-1) BB-B8754 RCA LPV-574
scrubbed scrubbed scrubbed scrubbed But I smelled stronger : baby Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Black Skunk Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148360-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
crossed so many points But I decided to pull            Hill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1254-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
and die for you But I feel so sad                       Hill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
I don't dress cute But I just want to                   Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
ain't built for speed But I got everything : that       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
ain't no coalman's son But I can keep you               Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
I may look green : but I ain't no clown                 Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
days of long ago But I see that will                    Jackson, Jim; Bootlegging Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41904-2) Vi-21268 Rt RL-323
iceman : no iceman's son But I can keep you             Jackson, Jim; I'm Wild About My Lovin'; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45416-1) Vi-V38505 His HLP-32
and no fireman's son But I can keep you                 Jackson, Jim; I'm Wild About My Lovin'; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45416-1) Vi-V38505 His HLP-32
and around the territor' But I found no heaven          James, Jesse; Lonesome Day Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90762-A) De-7213 AH-158
got a solid year But I believe my partner               James, Jesse; Lonesome Day Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90762-A) De-7213 AH-158
people told me : baby but I never did know              James, Skip; Cypress Grove Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-747-2) Pm-13088 Bio BLP-12029
janitor : no fireman's son But I can keep your          Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; It's Heated; Chicago, 11 June 1929; (C-3585- ) Vo-1539 Yz L-1039
buy me no ticket : but I walked on to                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
got so many matches : but I got so far                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524-B) OK-8455 RBF RF-1
I wouldn't mind marrying : but I can't stand settling   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80524-B) OK-8455 RBF RF-1
got so many matches : but I got so far                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
got so many matches : but I got so far                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
hear the whistles blowing : but I just can't see        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; How Long How Long; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20788-1) Pm-12685 Bio BLP-12015
that she loved me : but I know that she                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dynamite Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21096-1) Pm-12739 Rt RL-301
mind no men friends : but I am afraid of                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Saturday Night Spender Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21201-2) Pm-12771 Rt RL-335
to kill you mama : but I hate to see                    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (21400-2) Pm-12801 Riv RLP-12-125
I want to yo-yo : but I broke my yo-yo                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Yo Yo Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15665) Pm-12872 Bio BLP-12000
buy me some cake : but I had shot dice                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bakershop Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15668) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
thought they was crazy : but I found out they           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Fence Breakin' Yellin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15672) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
sea I'm leaving here : but I sure don't want            Johnson, Elizabeth; Be My Kid Blues; New York, 30 Oct. 1928; (401279-B) OK-8789 Her H-201
love you so hard : but I found out there's              Johnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043-A) OK-8677 CC-30
as dumb could be But I believe to my                    Johnson, Lonnie; I'm Nuts About that Gal; New York, 12 Aug. 1932; (152259-2) OK-8946 CC-30
potash in my tea But I fed it to                        Johnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339-A) De-7445 Sw S-1225;
going to leave me : but I don't care 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;
baby don't love me But I really love that               Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
poor girl heard Yeah but I love my phonograph           Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
got a thirty-eight special : but I believe it's most    Johnson, Robert; 32-20 Blues; San Antonio, 26 Nov. 1936; (SA-2616-1) ARC-7-04-60 Co CL-1654
both night and day But I haven't got no                 Johnson, Robert; I'm a Steady Rollin Man; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-378- ) ARC-7-12-67 OJL-17
I love you rider : but I can't take your                Jones, Bo; Leavenworth Prison Blues; Dallas, c. Nov. 1929; (DAL-461- ) Vo-1452 Rt RL-327
mistreated my baby : boy but I do wrong myself          Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
woman loves a man : but I know this dollar's            Jones, Little Hat; Hurry Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402699-A) OK-8735 Yz L-1010
but she couldn't understand But I know she realized     Jones, Little Hat; Bye Bye Baby Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404198-B) OK-8815 Yz L-1004
I am a criminal : but I always want to                  Jordan, Charley; Raidin' Squad Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5840- ) Vo-1528 Yz L-1030
the way she walks But I know she be                     Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
good home mama : Lord but I couldn't stay there         Jordan, Charley; I Couldn't Stay Here; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18980- ) ARC-6-09-61 Yz L-1021
good home baby : Lord but I wouldn't stay there         Jordan, Charley; I Couldn't Stay Here; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18980- ) ARC-6-09-61 Yz L-1021
head     I'm worried now : but I won't be worried       Kyle, Charlie; Kyle's Worried Blues; Memphis, 1 Sept. 1928; (45468-2) Vi-21707 Yz L-1018
I was not sick : but I was just dissatisfied            Ledbetter, Huddie; Alberta; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16692- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
Lord she ain't good-looking : but I think she takes     Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
a good old boy : but I ain't got nowhere                Lewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45429-1) Vi-23345 Yz L-1021
I would not mind : but I ain't done nothing             Lewis, Furry; Judge Harsh Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45433-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
want to go home : but I know it's trouble               Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Bad Luck's My Buddy; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64739- ) Vi-23266 Rt RL-307
love you sweet mama : but I sure ain't no               Lincoln, Charley; Mojoe Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145105-3) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
with you dizzy mares : but I don't get on               Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Monkey Man Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-948-A) Vo-02951 Yz L-1015
the way you do But I swear the way                      McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
this white man's town But I caught her two-timing       McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
hurt my feelings : babe but I swear I wouldn't          McClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
love you sweet mama : but I sure ain't going            McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
a sweet little girl : but I swear you won't             McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
to the jumping-off ground But I never felt sorry        McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
sweet little girl : Elsie but I swear you won't         McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
poor Tommy : oh Lord but I love her still               McClennan, Tommy; You Can't Read My Mind; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064887- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
you what's the matter : but I done got scared           Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
mind telling you son but I can't He taken               Memphis Minnie; Meningitis Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59994- ) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
find me another man But I got nothing to                Memphis Minnie; Don't Want No Woman; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62539- ) Vi-23313 Pal PL-101
mind telling you son but I  can't You take              Memphis Minnie; Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5822- ) Vo-1588 BC-13
didn't have a dime But I wouldn't mind helping          Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You-No. 2; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6010-A) Vo-1556 His HLP-2
ain't got no money : but I can hobo out                 Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
he loving someone else But I tried to be                Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Be Mistreated; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1671-1) Vo-03474 BC-1
can't turn him around But I don't want him              Memphis Minnie; Me and My Chauffeur Blues; Chicago, 21 May 1941; (C-3765-1) OK-06788 BC-1
won't be dead : baby but I ain't coming here            Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Leaving Town Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02650-1) BB-B6916 CC-35
had a good woman : but I really did not                 Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Never Go Wrong Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02652-1) BB-B6825 CC-35
care for you daddy : but I love no man                  Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
than I do myself But I have a mind                      Moore, Whistlin' Alex; West Texas Woman; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149531-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
Thought I'd run away : but I had to take                Moore, Kid Prince; Bug Juice Blues; New York, 8 Apr. 1936; (18971-2) ARC-6-09-56 Rt RL-340
would play my fiddle : but I ain't got no               Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; It Won't Act Right; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59964-2) Vi-V38620 Jo SM-3104
about nine I ??? : but I got there just                 Owens, Big Boy George; The Coon Crap Game; Richmond, Ind., Oct. 1926; (12579) Ge-6006 Rt RL-334
know I'm worried now : but I won't be worried           Patton, Charley; Down the Dirt Road Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15215) Pm-12854 Yz L-1020
to the nation : Lord but I couldn't stay there          Patton, Charley; Down the Dirt Road Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15215) Pm-12854 Yz L-1020
Yes I'm worried now : but I won't be worried            Patton, Charley; Green River Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-44-3) Pm-12972 Yz L-1020
been a good provider : but I believe I've been          Patton, Charley; Revenue Man Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14747- ) Vo-02931 Yz L-1020
to be sweet mama : but I ain't going to                 Rachel, James Yank; Sweet Mama; Memphis, 30 May 1930; (62550) Vi-23318 Rt RL-329
smokes : I don't know but I killed my man               Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Cell Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1924; (10001-2) Pm-12257 Mil MLP-2001
didn't have no blues : but I was just dissatisfied      Rhodes, Walter; Leaving Home Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145359-2) Co-14289-D Rt RL-334
ain't got so many : but I got so far                    Rhodes, Walter; Leaving Home Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145359-2) Co-14289-D Rt RL-334
got mighty lonesome here But I ain't got me             Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
she makes me mad But I ain't never told                 Roland, Walter; Big Mama; New York, 2 Aug. 1934; (15520-2) Ba-33282 RBF RF-12
I wouldn't stay here : but I can't take off             Shade, Will; Take Your Fingers Off It; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-793- ) Vo-03175 Jo SM-3104
running with you mama : but I just feel like            Short, Jaydee; Barefoot Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11475- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003
mind being in jail : but I got to stay                  Smith, Bessie; Jail-House Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1923; (81226-2) Co-A4001 Co CL-855
true I love you : but I won't take mistreatment         Smith, Bessie; Sobbin' Hearted Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140249-2) Co-14056-D Co CL-855
as well could be But I says doctor you                  Smith, Bessie; Baby Doll; New York, 4 May 1926; (142147-2) Co-14147-D Co CL-857
Got the backwoods blues : but I don't want to           Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
was born in Texas : but I didn't stay A                 Smith, Clara; Texas Moaner Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81932-1) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17
loves you sweet papa : but I just can't take            Smith, Clara; Death Letter Blues New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (140108-1) Co-14045-D VJM VLP-17
he's a hard-boiled man But I keep him eating            Smith, Clara; He's Mine, All Mine; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140182-1) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
give you some more But I make coffee so                 Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Good Coffee Blues; Chicago, c. 20 Sept. 1930; (C-6409- ) Vo-1590 Yz L-1031
in a nice neighborhood But I think one hundred          Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
in your water long But I know for myself                Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031
bled and been crucified But I just want enough          Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
it ain't coming down But I believe to my                Smith, Laura; Don't You Leave Me Here; New York, c. Mar. 1927; (7130-2) Ba-1977 VJM VLP-40
went to the station : but I got there too               Smith, Trixie; Choo Choo Blues; New York, Dec. 1924; (1978-3) Pm-12245 CC-29
to see you cry But I feel all the                       Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
and fro every day But I can't make them                 Spivey, Victoria; How Do You Do It That Way; New York, 10 July 1929; (402526-A) OK-8713 Spi LP-2001
Lord I'm not bow-legged : but I walks that way          Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
would be your ??? : but I don't know how                Stokes, Frank; Blues in D; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20048-2) Pm-12552 Bio BLP-12041
troubles of my own But I done got satisfied             Stokes, Frank; South Memphis Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55573-2) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
to South Memphis : mama but I don't know how            Stokes, Frank; South Memphis Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55573-2) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
I ain't no rounder : but I stays at home                Stokes, Frank; Shiney Town Blues; Memphis, 25 Sept. 1929; (55591-1) Vi-V38589 RBF RF-202
I won't be dead : but I ain't coming back               Stone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030
smell that old way But I can't tell you                 Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
really afraid to stay But I won't be around             Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033
I done you wrong : but I won't do that                  Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
heart to tell you : but I have got another              Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
mean me no good But I don't blame you                   Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Mean Mistreater Blues; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (80604-1) BB-B5546 RCA LPV-518
every man you see But I did not listen                  Thomas, Elvie; Motherless Child Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-264-2) Pm-12977 OJL-2
bitter times I saw But I never knew what                Thomas, Henry; Arkansas; Chicago, c. early July 1927; (   ) Vo-1286 Rt RL-312
You can get rough : but I will sure stand               Thomas, Hociel; I've Stopped My Man; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1925; (9476-A) OK-8326 Bio BLP-C6
You can get rough : but I will too Since                Thomas, Hociel; I've Stopped My Man; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1925; (9476-A) OK-8326 Bio BLP-C6
I started to write : but I believe I'll go              Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Mind Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20339-2) Pm-12616 Bio BLP-12004
might risk me brother : but I will never risk           Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Back Gnawing Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20344-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
stay in one place But I been in Chicago                 Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Man; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21019-4) Pm-12722 Bio BLP-12004
And I'm worried now : but I won't be worried            Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Good Time Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21027-1) Pm-12752 Bio BLP-12004
started once to write : but I believe I'll go           Torey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-64-2) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
forty-four nights and days But I got another woman      Townsend, Henry; Henry's Worried Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403300-A) Co-14529-D Yz L-1030
doctor in my neighborhood But I haven't even found      Townsend, Henry; Sick with the Blues; possibly Chicago, 1933; (   ) record unknown Yz L-1030
It's hard it's hard : but I suppose it's fair           Townsend, Sam; Lily Kimball Blues; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150259-2) Co-14571-D Yz L-1021
love to live there : but I will be all                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Yodeling Fiddling Blues; San Antonio, 12 June 1930; (404146-B) OK-8834 Mam S-3804
will long for me : but I will be far                    Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
My brother's got one : but I can't use it               Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Ramrod Blues; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404784-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
night I'm down today : but I won't be down              Wallace, Sippie; Have You Ever Been Down; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80838-A) OK-8499 Bio BLP-C6
I'm going away baby : but I never will forget           Washboard Sam; I'm On My Way Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07621- ) BB-B7096 BC-10
both night and day But I never did know                 Washboard Sam; Levee Camp Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064481-1) BB-B8909 BC-10
would pimp a woman : but I will never pimp              Washboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070380-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
now things have turned : but I ain't going to           Washboard Sam; You Stole My Love; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070382-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
a method on you But I can tell you                      Washington, Louis; Tallahassee Woman; New York, 18 Jan. 1934; (14637-1) Ba-33105 Fly LP-103
ain't got so many : but I got buggish far               Weaver, Curley; Oh Lawdy Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9940-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326
I was a mule  But I want you to                         Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Hitch Me to Your Buggy and Drive Me Like a Mule; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40323-2) Vi-21134 OJL-21
thought I would move : but I have no place              Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); W. P. A. Blues; Chicago, 12 Feb. 1936; (C-1256-1) Vo-03186 BC-7
a day or two  But I soon found out                      Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); W. P. A. Blues; Chicago, 12 Feb. 1936; (C-1256-1) Vo-03186 BC-7
Didn't have no blues : but I was all worried            Wheatstraw, Peetie; Doin' the Best I Can; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1934; (C-9443-?) De-7007 Say SDR-191
lay down every morning : but I get up with              Wheatstraw, Peetie; The Rising Sun Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1935; (C-921-A) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
few dimes  Well well but I can tell you                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
a great long time  But I will work for                  Wheatstraw, Peetie; King of Spades; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1082-B) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191
She done me dirty : but I loves her just                Wheatstraw, Peetie; True Blue Woman; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1258-1) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
Peetie : the lucky man  But I wish : someone would      Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working Man; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60506-A) De-7200 BC-4
stay here another day  But I can't leave my             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
hurt you : ooo well but I just mean but                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
river : oh well well but I don't know which             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crazy with the Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91150-A) De-7348 Cor CP-58
ain't no lazy man  But I guess I'll have                Wheatstraw, Peetie; Road Tramp Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1938; (63540-B) De-7589 BC-4
coffee in the morning : but I must have my              Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sugar Mama; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91529-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
no great long hair  But I don't have to                 White, Georgia; Pigmeat Blues; Chicago, 12 May 1936; (90722-A) De-7209 AH-158
hate it so bad : but I left my wife                     White, Washington; Parchman Farm Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2981-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
you have done gone  But I hope some day                 White, Washington; Parchman Farm Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2981-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
to go back home  But I hope some day                    White, Washington; Parchman Farm Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2981-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
it is a sin : but I loves my good                       White, Washington; Good Gin Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2982-A) OK-05625 Co C-30036
was born to die : but I hate to leave                   White, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2989-A) Vo-05588 Co C-30036
was born to die : but I hate to leave                   White, Washington; Fixin' to Die Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2989-A) Vo-05588 Co C-30036
you what's the matter : but I done got scared           Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
heaven do know it  But I don't mind going               Wilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499- ) Vi-23379 Yz L-1002
treat me this a-way  But I don't want nobody            Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
world I wants her : but I can't mmm get                 Wilkins, Robert; I'll Go With Her Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-743- ) Br-7158 OJL-11
I'm down now : now but I won't be down                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
wouldn't keep on worrying : but I wonder if there       Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
to change your name  But I won't pay them               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
pay them no mind : but I continue to drink              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
I continue to drink  But I don't never sit              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
just sit and think  But I got tired : of                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
where I am  Now but I know you don't                    Williamson, Sonny Boy; Train Fare Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (049198- ) BB-B8610 BC-20
of that welfare flour  But I told her no                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Welfare Store Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053001- ) BB-B8610 BC-3
man at all  Now but I believe I'll wait                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
world I do  Now but I drinks my whiskey                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064493- ) BB-B8822 BC-3
started to kill it : but I thought my baby's            Williamson, Sonny Boy; Black Panter Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070144- ) BB-34-0701 BC-3
to a social dance  But I didn't have no                 Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977-?) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
I'm old and feeble : but I still got my                 Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); The Rooster's Crowing Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56340- ) Vi-V38593 Her H-205
thought I'd send her : but I'd leave it at              Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
shine nice and bright But I'd rather be in              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bessemer Bound Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2373-2) Pm-12374 Mil MLP-2001
to take their word : but I'd rather go and              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
my tune's too short But if she gets long                Carr, Leroy; It's Too Short; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16440-1) Vo-02875 Co C-30496
on your back door But if I get what                     Chatman, Bo; Howlin' Tom Cat Blues; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82630-1) BB-5536 Yz L-1034
howling at your door But if you give me                 Chatman, Bo; Howlin' Tom Cat Blues; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82630-1) BB-5536 Yz L-1034
in a lowdown way But if I get what                      Chatman, Bo; Howlin' Tom Cat Blues; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82630-1) BB-5536 Yz L-1034
I sure can't swim But if it keeps on                    Delaney, Mattie; Tallahatchie River Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-786- ) Vo-1480 Yz L-1001
me all in pawn But if I ever get                        Gibson, Clifford; Bad Luck Dice; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57753- ) Vi-V38590 Yz L-1027
don't set no price But if you roll it                   Gibson, Clifford; She Rolls It Slow; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69405- ) Vi-23290 RCA INT-1175
was seventy-nine coaches long But if the man had        Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); California Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148358-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
work : than to play But if you treat me                 Hill, Bertha Chippie; Pleadin' for the Blues; Chicago, 23 Nov. 1926; (9949-A) OK-8420 Sw S-1240
airplane : steamboat or submarine But if I miss the     Johnson, Billiken; Sun Beam Blues; Dallas, 3 Dec. 1927; (145322-1) Co-14293-D Rt RL-335
thought I wouldn't do But if you think you'll           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;
play at all Yeah but if I go crazy                      Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
can buzz all around But if I catch you                  Ledbetter, Huddie; Yellow Jacket; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17179-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
friend at every house But if he haven't got             McCoy, Robert Lee; Tough Luck; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07655-1) BB-B7115 Rt RL-321
I'll real treat you But if you'll allow me              McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
is some folk's downfall But if I don't get              Miller, Lillian; Dead Drunk Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 3 May 1928; (13718-A) Ge-6518 OJL-6
at everything I meet But if I find my                   Moore, Rosie Mae; Mad Dog Blues; New Orleans, c. Dec. 1928; (NOR-760) Br-7049 Rt RL-329
for you is true But if you don't stop                   Oden, Jimmy; Sitting Down Thinking Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18796) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819
rolling in your arms But if you don't come              Stokes, Frank; It Won't Be Long Now; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45420-2) Vi-21672 Rt RL-307
is some folk's downfall But if I don't drink            Wallace, Sippie; Dead Drunk Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80837-A) OK-8499 Bio BLP-C6
I'm a doggone fool But if you save it                   Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
two shifts at night But if a man weren't                Washboard Sam; Levee Camp Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064481-1) BB-B8909 BC-10
the way you do  But if you don't want                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
I'm going away mama : but I'll be back some             Arnold, Kokomo; Back on the Job; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91333-A) De-7390 Say SDR-163
Didn't get no money : but I'll go to there              Baxter, Jim (Andrew and Jim Baxter); Bamalong Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 9 Aug. 1927; (39784-2) Vi-20962 Rt RL-318
may not suit you : but I'll do the best                 Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Rambling Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Nov. 1931; (18216) Ch-16370 BC-6
I'm going away baby : but I'll be back again            Carr, Leroy; Bo Bo Stomp; New York, 16 Aug. 1934; (15649-1) Vo-02969 Co C-30496
like you old jockey : but I'll try to make              Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
likes, love mine too But I'll get my whiskey            McClennan, Tommy; Mozelle Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074100- ) BB-B9015 Rt RL-314
spare you no angel : but I'll send you a                McCoy, Charlie; Last Time Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-176- ) Br-7141 Yz L-1001
spare you no angel : but I'll swear I'll send           McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
have a lousy dime But I'll be all right                 Palmer, Sylvester; Broke Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403305-B) Co-14524-D RBF RF-12
the other bad news But I'll never be down-hearted       Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Explaining the Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2137-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001
going to leave you : but I'll be back some              Reed, Willie; Dreaming Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147600-2) Co-14407-D Yz L-1004
you down the hill : but I'll show you to                Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
going to say goodbye But I'll write you : and           Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
ace : never comes inside But I'll play for you          Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
lay forth and tight But I'll play for you               Turner, Buck; Black Ace; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61790-A) De-7281 Yz L-1026
twenty years : ooo Lord but I'll be forever trying      Washboard Sam; Gonna Hit the Highway; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070377-1) BB-B8997 RCA LPV-577
no money to spend But I'll buy you one                  Washington, Louis; Tallahassee Woman; New York, 18 Jan. 1934; (14637-1) Ba-33105 Fly LP-103
I ain't no farmer : but I'll watch your crop            Wheatstraw, Peetie; Cocktail Man Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90173-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
you go     Now baby but I'll see you : baby             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
that love is blind But I'm one gal : who                Brown, Bessie; Nobody But My Baby Is Getting My Love; New York, c. early Sept. 1926; (6813-?) Ba-1859 VJM VLP-40
going away old skin : but I'm coming back again         Brown, Hi Henry; Skin Man; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11509-A) Vo-1692 Yz L-1003
done seen better days : but I'm putting up with         Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
the people do say But I'm a ??? driver                  Butler, Sam; Jefferson County Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
I love that girl : but I'm scared to call               Carr, Leroy; Shady Lane Blues; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-7-3) Vo-02762 Co C-30496
to ride no train But I'm going to find                  Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496
your hair down there But I'm not going to               Carr, Leroy; You've Got Me Grieving; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16430-2) Vo-03349 Bio BLP-C9
it ain't nobody home But I'm sitting here wondering     Davis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070451-1) BB unissued RC INT-1085
I changed my mind But I'm going to Little               Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
please Wild about coffee : but I'm crazy about China    Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
women like their wine But I'm a pigmeat mama            Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
up on the shelf But I'm getting sick and                Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
I can't drink whiskey : but I'm a fool about            Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Chock House Blues; Chicago, c. May or June 1926; (2558-2) Pm-12373 Mil MLP-2007
don't mean no harm But I'm getting tired of             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Dream Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4577-2) Pm-12510 Bio BLP-12015
good gal I'm going : but I'm still a-standing pat       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Pneumonia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15669) Pm-12880 Mil MLP-2013
I'm sick and blue : but I'm Frisco bound Well           Johnson, Billiken; Frisco Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147606-2) Co-14405-D Rt RL-312
in the country : mama but I'm staying in town           Ledbetter, Huddie; Pig Meat Papa; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17181-2) ARC-6-04-55 His HLP-4
I am sober now : but I'm going to get                   McPhail, Black Bottom; Whiskey Man Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11514-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019
Know I'm not good-looking : but I'm some sweet woman's  McTell, Blind Willie; Statesboro Blues; Atlanta, 17 Oct. 1928; (47187-3) Vi-V38001 Yz L-1005
I'm going to holler : but I'm going home     When       Mason, Moses; Shrimp Man; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20302-3) Pm-12605 Rt RL-325
I ain't no doctor : but I'm the doctor wife             Memphis Minnie; Dirty Mother For You; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9641-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101
get on the screen But I'm going to stay                 Memphis Minnie; Nothin in Rambling; Chicago, 27 June 1940; (WC-3167-A) OK-05670 BC-1
hell you surely go But I'm on my way                    Mississippi Moaner (Isaiah Nettles); Mississippi Moan; Jackson, Miss., 20 Oct. 1935; (JAX-201-1) Vo-03166 Yz L-1009
to bring good news But I'm just broken-hearted : trying Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Night Time Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2211-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001
fool's born with pain But I'm here to tell              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Memphis Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2214-2) Pm-12311 Mil MLP-2001
to Third Alley : Lord but I'm going to carry            Roland, Walter; 45 Pistol Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1935; (17081-2) ARC-6-03-61 BC-7
the rain and snow But I'm sick and tired                Shade, Will; I Packed My Suitcase, Started to the Train; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40312-1) Vi-21412 Rt RL-311
wild I ain't good-looking : but I'm somebody's angel child Smith, Bessie; Reckless Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140242-1) Co-14056-D Co CL-855
I don't dress fine But I'm a rambling woman             Smith, Bessie; J. C. Holmes Blues; New York, 27 May 1925; (140629-2) Co-14095-D Co CL-855
a long old road : but I'm going to find                 Smith, Bessie; Long Old Road; New York, 11 June 1931; (151595-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
like a thousand years But I'm going to straighten       Smith, Bessie; I'm Down in the Dumps; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152580-2) OK-8945 Co CL-856
'Bam Got the blues : but I'm going to stay              Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
do I ain't black but I'm dark-complexioned : look like  Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6404-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
stuff all over town But I'm liable to take              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930 (C-7100- ) Vo-1602 Yz L-1031
the freight train blues : but I'm too darn mean         Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, 26 May 1938; (63866-A) De-7489 Cor CP-58
are happy and gay But I'm never happy : how             Spivey, Victoria; How Do You Do It That Way; New York, 10 July 1929; (402526-A) OK-8713 Spi LP-2001
the best of me But I'm too good a                       Spivey, Victoria; Black Snake Swing; Chicago, 7 July 1936; (90785-A) De-7203 AH-58
and began to shout But I'm so glad : that               Stokes, Frank; Mr. Crump Don't Like It; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20045-1) Pm-12552 OJL-21;
want you to moan But I'm so glad : now                  Stokes, Frank; South Memphis Blues; Memphis, 23 Sept. 1929; (55573-2) Vi-V38548 Rt RL-308
I don't drink whiskey : but I'm crazy about my          Stokes, Frank; Memphis Rounders Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56306-2) Vi-23411 Rt RL-308
getting up again Mmm : but I'm blowed in the            Sykes, Roosevelt; Single Tree Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15563) Pm-12827 Riv RM-8819
me from my home But I'm going now baby                  Townsend, Henry; Mistreated Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403301-A) Co-14491-D) yz L-1030
my house no more But I'm going to try                   Townsend, Henry; Sick with the Blues; possibly Chicago, 1933; (   ) record unknown Yz L-1030
and sleeping all alone But I'm going to get             Washboard Sam; Brown and Yellow Woman Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064483-1) BB-B8937 RCA LPV-577
got a brownskin man : but I'm scared to call            Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Eagles on a Half; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1931; (L-826-1) Pm-13074 Yz L-1001
home some day  Now but I'm scared that when             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Miss Louisa Blues; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020114- ) BB-B7576 RBF RF-14
leave this place running : but I'm scared of them       Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Prison Wall Blues; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64747) Vi-23272 Rt RL-329
all my money : and but it still won't let               Arnold, Kokomo; Policy Wheel Blues; Chicago, 15 July 1935; (90158-A) De-7147 CC-25
my road is rocky : but it won't be rocky                Arnold, Kokomo; Rocky Road Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91300-A) De-7449 CC-25
none of my business : but it sure ain't right           Baker, Willie; No No Blues; Richmond, Ind., 9 Jan. 1929; (14667) Ge-6766 BC-5
some old lonesome day But it will be too                Chatman, Bo; Some Day; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027877-1) BB-B8147 Yz L-1034
slim get by Well but it ain't but three                 Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Me, Myself, and I; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064004-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
going to worry me : but it won't last long              Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Gonna Worry Too; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070435-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
It ain't so pretty : but it ??? fine I                  Collins, Sam; My Road Is Rough and Rocky; New York, c. Oct. 1931; (   ) unknown Yz L-1038
talk about pepper : boys but it ain't hot You           Davis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908-?) Pm-12703 Yz L-1039
will there's a way But it seem like the                 Doyle, Little Buddy; Hard Scufflin' Blues; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-17-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
have started to selling : but it keeps going down       Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); We Sure Got Hard Times Now; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (150273-1) Co-14558-D CC-36
it make you choose But it will never cure               Hite, Mattie; Mason-Dixon Blues; New York, c. mid Nov. 1923; (70414) Pat-032014 VJM VLP-40
she got a phonograph : but it won't say a               Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
game you call love : but it don't mean no               Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
game you call love : but it don't mean no               Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
wouldn't hurt so bad : but it hurt my tongue            Lewis, Furry; Falling Down Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1133 OJL-21
It sound mighty funny : but it sure is nice             Lincoln, Charley; Doodle Hole Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (150275-2) Co-14550-D Yz L-1012
Looking for my stuff : but it was no use                McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5820-A) Vo-1570 His HLP-32
Would go to bed : but it ain't no use                   McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
do for a while : but it will jam you                    McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
Judge they found whiskey : but it wasn't even in        Martin, Carl; Good Morning, Judge; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-882- ) Vo-03047 OJL-18
none of my business : but it sure ain't right           Moore, Kid Prince; Honey Dripping Papa; New York, 11 Apr. 1936; (18999-2) ARC-6-09-56 Rt RL-340
a thousand dollar woman : but it wasn't worth    Now    Shade, Will; Feed Your Friend with a Long Handled Spoon; Memphis, 27 Sept. 1929; (55598-1) Vi-V38578 Rt RL-311
to treat him kind But it seems to me                    Smith, Bessie; Cold In Hand Blues; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140250-2) Co-14064-D Co CL-855
would follow my baby : but it hurt my feet              Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Seminole Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Oct. 1937; (014333- ) BB-B7315 Yz L-1039
your trouble ain't now : but it sure be after           Thomkins, Jim; Bedside Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-780- ) Br-7200 Rt RL-319
and treat you kind But it seems that now                Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); The World Is Going Wrong; Atlanta, 24 Oct. 1931; (405009-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
come by me running : but it likely he ain't             Washboard Sam; Back Door; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07616- ) BB-B7001 BC-10
none of my business : but it sure ain't right           Weaver, Curley; No No Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147305-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
Her hair ain't curly : but it hang like horse's         Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
It's your time now : but it'll be mine some             Carr, Leroy; Low Down Dog Blues; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7215-A) Vo-1605 Yz L-1036
She couldn't say nothing : but it'll never happen again Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Crooked Woman Blues; Atlanta, 10 Nov. 1927; (145198-1) Co-14280-D CC-36
my train ain't here : but it's somewhere on the         Dickson, Tom; Happy Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400359-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
some say they was But it's a slow consumption           Estes, Sleepy John; Milk Cow Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59918- ) Vi-V38614 RBF RF-202
won't make me stay But it's just like I                 Fox, John D.; The Moanin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 15 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1019-A) Ge-6352 Rt RL-334
places I've always found But it's been so different     Gibson, Clifford; Whiskey Moan Blues; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (483-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1006
because I love you : but it's just because I've         Gibson, Clifford; Levee Camp Moan; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57754-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
sin and a shame But it's the only thing                 Green, Lil; Knockin' Myself Out; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059152-1) BB-B8659 RCA LPV-574
me as a child But it's going to hurt                    Harris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7100- ) Me-M12077 Yz L-1031
it a little different : but it's all the same           Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Me and My Whiskey; Atlanta, 3 Nov. 1929; (149346-2) Co-14507-D CC-36
York's a good town : but it's not for mine              Hurt, Mississippi John; Avalon Blues; New York, 21 Dec. 1928; (401473-B) OK-8759 Bio BLP-C4
I thought I'd write : but it's the best to              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
two and three years But it's so many good               Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16814-2) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
that you did wrong But it's going to be                 McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
old policy read     Gee but it's hard to love           Smith, Bessie; Down Hearted Blues; New York, 16 Feb. 1923; (80863-5) Co-A3844 Co CL-855
nothing : while roving around But it's all gravy : in   Smith, Clara; 31st Street Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1924; (81514-2) Co-14009-D VJM VLP-16
to see my beau : but it's way too far                   Smith, Clara; Back Woods Blues; New York, 30 Apr. 1924; (81694-4) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-17
don't mean no harm But it's just because I              Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930 (C-7100- ) Vo-1602 Yz L-1031
It's not your organ : but it's the way you              Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-C) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
not my best filly : but it's the gal I'd                Stokes, Frank; Half Cup of Tea; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4774-2) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308
you hadn't a-done it : but it's just too late           Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Prison Wall Blues; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64747) Vi-23272 Rt RL-329
ain't got a cent But I've had a good                    Blake, Blind; Poker Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15248-A) Pm-12810 Bio BLP-12023
don't shine like pearls But I've got something babe     Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Cats Got the Measles; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10019-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042
woman ever was born But I've changed that thing         McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
go down the hill : but I've got to go                   Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
a good old gal : but I've just been treated             Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
never harmed a man But I've been kicked and             Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL-689-A) Br-7044 Rt RL-312
we all know well But Jackson showed her fifty           Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; Boodle-De-Bum Bum; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4631- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325
you couldn't do nothing : but just walk from door       Harris, Otis; Waking Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147608-1) Co-14428-D Fly LP-103
out of my mind But just before : I lost                 Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
I ain't done nothing : but kill a man what              Spivey, Victoria; Murder in the First Degree; New York, 1 Nov. 1927; (81596-B) OK-8581 Spi LP-2001
going to do nothing : but lay around and shake          Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
going to do nothing : but lay down by her               Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
have to do nothing : but lay around and throw           Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); My Babe My Babe; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90198-A) Ch-50053 OJL-8
She didn't do nothing : but lay down with her           Wilber, Bill (Joe Wilbur McCoy); Greyhound Blues; Chicago, 22 July 1935; (90199-A) Ch-50053 Rt RL-334
I done everything woman : but lay down and die          Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
have all this world : but leave my honeycomb home       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Fence Breakin' Yellin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15672) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
I didn't do nothing but lie  I wouldn't give            Wheatstraw, Peetie; When I Get My Bonus; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60511-A) De-7159 Say SDR-192
happiness to be made But life is really too             Doyle, Little Buddy; Hard Scufflin' Blues; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-17-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
not have no blues : but little mama just wasn't         Coleman, Bob; Sing Song Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 June 1929; (15167) Pm-12791 Rt RL-340
used to be mine : but look who's got her                Bracey, Mississippi; Cherry Ball; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404765-B) OK-8867 Yz L-1038
used to be mine : but look who got her                  Fuller, Blind Boy; Somebody's Been Talkin'; New York, 6 Mar. 1940; (26599-A) Vo-05527 Rt RL-318
turn you every way but loose You might twiggle          McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
turn you every way but loose    Says I'm almost         McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Mama; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14069-2) Vo-02622 Yz L-1037
man when I'm sober : but Lord Lord when I'm             Blake, Blind; Bootleg Rum Dum Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20566-1) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
got a coal-black mare : but Lord how that horse         Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Black Pony Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064873-1) BB-B8896 RCA LPV-518
to get along with : but Lord so sweet I'm               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Southern Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15667) Pm-12899 Mil MLP-2013
go to the poorhouse : but Lord you know I'm             Spivey, Victoria; Detroit Moan; Chicago, 15 Oct. 1936; (C-1568-?) Vo unissued Spi LP-2001
it in the daytime : but Lord these cold cold            Spivey, Victoria; Detroit Moan; Chicago, 15 Oct. 1936; (C-1568-?) Vo unissued Spi LP-2001
her in my house : but Lordy only lead her               McTell, Blind Willie; Broke Down Engine; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14036-2) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
Can't give you nothing but loving : and you'll have     Washboard Sam; Sophisticated Mama; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020814- ) BB-B7780 BC-2
don't know the writer : but Ma Rainey put it            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Last Minute Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1609-2) Pm-12080 BYG-529.078
nothing going on wrong : but mama I don't care          Black, Lewis; Gravel Camp Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145366-2) Co-14291-D Fly LP-103
the deep blue sea But mama you'll never find            McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
like he did before But mama's got the lock              Carr, Leroy; Papa Wants a Cookie; Chicago, 2 Jan. 1930; (C-5070- ) Vo-1561 Yz L-1036
me a-plenty of women : but man I like them              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Saturday Night Spender Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21201-2) Pm-12771 Rt RL-335
got little bitty legs : but man what a noble            Jones, Jake; Southern Sea Blues; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL-474- ) Br-7130 His HLP-2
name is Washboard Sam : but many call me loving         Washboard Sam; Lover's Lane Blues; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070381-1) BB-B9007 BC-10
say I'm riding now : but maybe my trouble will          Sykes, Roosevelt; Highway 61 Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18802) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
begin to sing  Now but maybe I won't see                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
day you die Nobody but me : you know the                Blake, Blind; Hey Hey Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20108-1) Pm-12606 Bio BLP-12003
me all the while But me and my baby                     Darby, Blind; Deceiving Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67583-1) Vi-23311 OJL-20
she didn't love nobody but me The other night           Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
Charlie : no one here but me I'm speaking easy          Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Blind Pig Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146050-1) Co-14372-D CC-36
say it's hard work : but me it's famous me              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Yo-Yo Blues No. 2; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150269-2) Co-14523-D CC-3
butter and egg man but me Tell me please                Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
nobody'd pick your fruit but me I found three           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (21400-2) Pm-12801 Riv RLP-12-125
and old loosha too But me and my gin                    Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
got one solid year But me and my buddy                  Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Viola Lee Blues; Memphis, 20 Sept. 1928; (47066-?) Vi-V38523 OJL-21
drinks her moonshine whiskey : but me and her will      McClennan, Tommy; You Can't Read My Mind; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064887- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
mama : ain't nobody there but me Call me a              McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324
mama : ain't nobody there but me That's why you         McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324
bumblebee : don't sting nobody but me And I tell        Memphis Minnie; New Bumble Bee; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5895- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
that wants nobody else but me Lord Lord : I             Smith, Trixie; Praying Blues; New York, Sept. 1924; (1886-2) Pm-12232 CC-29
here and every place but me That whiskey and            Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Unhappy Blues; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404712-B) OK-8859 Mam S-3804
house : ain't nobody here but me  I been listening      Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Over to My House; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-265-1) Pm-12977 Yz L-1018
to use your peaches but me  Well you want               Williams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053991-1) BB-B8774 RCA INT-1087
one get your fruit but me  Whilst I'm working           Williams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020855-1) BB-B7770 RCA INT-1175
nobody in this world but me  But that's all             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
meet me in Memphis : but meet me in Birmingham          McTell, Blind Willie; Writin' Paper Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40308-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005
she don't do nothing but mess around My woman's         Jones, Jake; Monkeyin' Around; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL-473- ) Br-7130 His HLP-2
distance : I can't help but moan My baby's voice        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670-A) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
like an old tomcat But most any man now                 Chatman, Bo; Howlin' Tom Cat Blues; San Antonio, 27 Mar. 1934; (82630-1) BB-5536 Yz L-1034
don't move her head But moves everything else : instead Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
snow begins to fall But Mr gasman : these cold          Glover, Mae; Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396-A) Ge-7040 Yz L-1009
bed Couldn't hear nothing : but muddy water running through Estes, Sleepy John; Floating Bridge; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62465-A) De-7442 RBF RF-8
don't you be good : but my mule is kicking              Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163
tried to be good : but my woman treats me               Arnold, Kokomo; Kid Man Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63754-A) De-7464 Say SDR-163
as I can be But my new bootlegger : well                Blake, Blind; Bootleg Rum Dum Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20566-1) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
my baby had sent But my mama told me                    Butler, Sam; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (   ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016
I love my baby : but my baby won't behave               Carr, Leroy; Blues Before Sunrise; St. Louis, 21 Feb. 1934; (SL-12-1) Vo-02657 Co C-30496
she liked my music : but my tune's too short            Carr, Leroy; It's Too Short; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16440-1) Vo-02875 Co C-30496
still you were unsatisfied But my love for you          Carter, Spider; Don't Leave Me Blues; Chicago, c. 8 Nov. 1930; (C-6165- ) Br-7188 Rt RL-340
want nothing for Christmas : but my baby back to        Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025
want nothing for Christmas : but my baby back to        Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025
down on Buliphant Lane But my gal so mean               Estes, Sleepy John; Down South Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90094-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
back to her people : but my baby knowed that            Fox, John D.; The Moanin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 15 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1019-A) Ge-6352 Rt RL-334
nothing of the kind But my man quit me                  Green, Lil; Knockin' Myself Out; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059152-1) BB-B8659 RCA LPV-574
in a lion's den But my chief occupation : taking        Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Cats Got the Measles; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10019-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042
it'll do very well But my twenty-two twenty : Lord      James, Skip; 22-20 Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-765-1) Pm-13066 Bio BLP-12029
it's most too light But my twenty-two twenty : make     James, Skip; 22-20 Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-765-1) Pm-13066 Bio BLP-12029
Who should I find : but my gal making up                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Competition Bed Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20749-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
crazy about a Packard : but my baby only rates          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; D B Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20821-1) Pm-12712 Bio BLP-12015
I St Louis too But my barrelhouse flat in               Johnson, Mary; Barrel House Flat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-176-2) Pm-12996 CC-37
clean on into Tennessee But my Friar's point rider      Johnson, Robert; Traveling Riverside Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-400-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
Wasn't nothing at all : but my good girl jumping        Lewis, Furry; Big Chief Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct.  1927; (   ) Vo-1133 Yz L-1002
I don't like nothing but my sugar : and that's          McClennan, Tommy; New Sugar Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053737- ) BB-B8760 Rt RL-305
stick Wouldn't mind going : but my mama's sick You      McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5820-A) Vo-1570 His HLP-32
I love my woman : but my woman do not                   MacFarland, Barrel House Buck; I Got to Go Blues; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1934; (C-9321- ) De-7013 OJL-20
mind being with you : but my mama's sick I              Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
'fore-day creep 'Twas nothing but my landlord : a great Smith, Bessie; I'm Down in the Dumps; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152580-2) OK-8945 Co CL-856
air if you please But my eye is at                      Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
had a good time : but my how I done                     Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
Go where she was : but my feet were too                 Stevens, Vol; Stonewall Blues; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62542- ) BB-B5675 BC-2
her from my friend But my buddy came looking            unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; (   ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311
I tried to cry : but my tears refused to                Wallace, Sippie; Bedroom Blues; Chicago, 20 Nov. 1926; (9930-A) OK-8439 Sw S-1240
a real good woman : but my man don't treat              Wallace, Sippie; Have You Ever Been Down; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80838-A) OK-8499 Bio BLP-C6
I may be wrong  But my faro done come                   Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Hitch Me to Your Buggy and Drive Me Like a Mule; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40323-2) Vi-21134 OJL-21
do things just right  But my woman she keeps            Wheatstraw, Peetie; Doin' the Best I Can; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1934; (C-9443-?) De-7007 Say SDR-191
me in the wrong  But my times come : baby               Wiggins, James Boodle It; Evil Woman Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20379-2) Pm-12662 Mil MLP-2018
mind being with you : but my mama's sick  I             Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
line  Couldn't hear nothing : but my babe's train crying Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
up the street  Now but my head got so                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020847-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
Nobody knows my troubles : but myself and the good      Red Nelson (Nelson Wilborn); Crying Mother Blues; Chicago, 4 Feb. 1936; (90597-A) De-7171 Br-87.504
Let you do anything : but nail me on the                Anderson, Jelly Roll; Free Woman Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 19 Apr. 1927; (12718-B) Ge-6135 Rt RL-340
talk about burnt liver : but narrow-face is the meat    Washboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-142-4) Pm-12954 Her H-205
liquor : throwing myself away But never mind : there's time Boyd, Georgia; Never Mind Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76835-1) BB-B5573 Yz L-1030
Happiness that comes around : but never comes to stay   Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Maybe It's the Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16222) Ge-7190 Riv RM-8803
she reel and rock but never fell How the                Johnson, Lonnie; St. Louis Cyclone Blues; New York, 3 Oct. 1927; (81503-B) OK-8512 CC-30
arms may be empty : but never down in my                Johnson, Lonnie; I'm So Tired of Living All Alone; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400447-B) OK-8677 CC-30
worried : always shedding tears But no : all over now   Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Don't Mean Me No Good; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053591-1) BB-B8615 RCA-730.581
turned to the wall But no matter what you               Scruggs, Irene; My Back to the Wall; Richmond, Ind., 30 Aug. 1930; (16975-A) Ge-7296 Yz L-1026
They called for music : but no jazz band was            Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
man can live happy : but no-good men like you           Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
There's three trains ready : but none ain't going my    Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, 26 May 1938; (63866-A) De-7489 Cor CP-58
of people shake it : but not like you Oh                Bell, Anna; Shake It, Black Bottom; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (175- ) QRS-R7009 His HLP-21
no loving sweet woman : but not to feel my              Johnson, Robert; Cross Road Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2629-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
me like a cow But now you can't drive                   Barefoot Bill; From Now On; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149357-2) Co-14481-D OJL-14
I have had money : but now I'm cold in                  Big Bill (Broonzy); The Banker's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17281) Ch-16327 Yz L-1011
used to love you : but now I'm getting tired            Carr, Leroy; Southbound Blues; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15627-2) Vo-03107 Co C-30496
their old sugar pie But now that country fool           Chatman, Bo; Country Fool; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027879-1) BB-B8122 Yz L-1014
maybe some day baby : but now my love is                Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Me, Myself, and I; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064004-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
up on the wall But now you gone and                     Davis, Walter; Can't See Your Face; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049320-1) BB-B8600 Yz L-1025
in my young days But now baby was so                    Estes, Sleepy John; Down South Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90094-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
two bucks a day But now we getting fifty                Estes, Sleepy John; Time Is Drawing Near; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93005-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
corn crop in March But now we can't get                 Estes, Sleepy John; Time Is Drawing Near; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93005-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
to work for soul But now we go : to                     Estes, Sleepy John; Time Is Drawing Near; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93005-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
I've always heard it : but now I know it's              Gibson, Clifford; Whiskey Moan Blues; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (483-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1006
could catch my breath But now I ain't got               Gillum, Bill Jazz; Woke Up Cold in Hand; Chicago, 30 July 1942; (074651- ) BB-B9042 RCA INT-1177
what's the matter now But now you want to               Jones, Coley; Sweet Mama Blues; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1925; (145344-3) Co-14290-D Rt RL-312
you love me baby : but now you say you                  Ledbetter, Huddie; Baby, Don't You Love Me No More; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16693- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
have a good gal : but now she's got another             Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
why I wouldn't do But now the gal you                   Martin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (5238-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
together a good while : but now we got to               Memphis Minnie; Goin' Back to Texas; New York, 18 June 1929; (148709-2) Co-14455-D OJL-21
together a good while : but now we got to               Memphis Minnie; I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
together a good while : but now we got to               Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
you dog me around : but now is the time                 Smith, Clara; Mama's Gone Goodbye; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140053-4) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
was good to me But now I'm broke and                    Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Before Long; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-170-A) Vo-1674 Rt RL-312
me : like a dog But now I learned : to                  Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
blind pretty mama : baby but now you see I              Thomas, Jesse Babyface; No Good Woman Blues; Dallas, 10 Aug. 1929; (55327-2) Vi-V38555 Yz L-1032
train hop the rail But now I got one                    Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Mind Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20339-2) Pm-12616 Bio BLP-12004
them drink my wine But now when it comes                Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
just couldn't turn around But now things have turned    Washboard Sam; You Stole My Love; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070382-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
did hate to lose  But now she's gone : and              Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Red Hot Blues; Chicago, 21 Oct. 1937; (C-2031-1) Vo-04066 CC-3
to do it nice  But now I feel like                      Wheatstraw, Peetie; Letter Writing Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1935; (C-944-A) Vo-02978 Say SDR-191
the best I can  But now when it comes                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Cocktail Man Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90173-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
crawl around and around  But now when I get             Wheatstraw, Peetie; King Spider Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90174-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
once have had money : but now I'm down to               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
in her door  Ah but now remember : ooo well             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sweet Home Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1261-2) Vo-03396 Say SDR-191
every place I go  But now you know there                Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sweet Home Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1261-2) Vo-03396 Say SDR-191
what people say  Well but now you know my               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1262-1) Vo-03396 RBF RF-12
to let you be  But now when you get                     Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192
you chain him down  But now you know I                  Wheatstraw, Peetie; Coon Can Shorty; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60512-A) De-7159 Say SDR-192
used to play slow : but now I play it                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Shack Bully Stomp; New York, 1 Apr. 1938; (63539-A) De-7479 BC-4
traffic : it's very well  But now I'm trucking through  Wheatstraw, Peetie; Truckin' Thru' Traffic; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91525-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
you a diamond ring  But now you won't treat             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
I once was lost : but now I'm found  I'd                Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Prison Wall Blues; Memphis, 28 Nov. 1930; (64747) Vi-23272 Rt RL-329
was treating me right But oh when I went                Jones, Little Hat; Corpus Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402701-B) OK-8735 Rt RL-315
the old folks squalled But old Timbrook he beat         Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
and I really save But on a Saturday night               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Saturday Night Spender Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21201-2) Pm-12771 Rt RL-335
know what it is But on every time she                   Nelson, Blue Coat Tom; Blue Coat Blues; Memphis, 17 Feb. 1928; (400258-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
may stray all alone But one of these days               Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034
trouble now I said but one of these good                Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Jailhouse Fire Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4419-2) Pm-12489 Rt RL-319
by himself Now tain't but one thing : that grieve       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Skoodle Um Skoo; Chicago, c. July 1927; (4670-1) Pm-12501 Bio BLP-12042
here I don't know but one thing in this                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; 'Lectric Chair Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20364-2) Pm-12608 Bio BLP-12015
be Now it ain't but one thing : make Mr                 Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-2) ARC-7-03-56 Co C-30034
And I don't see but one woman : rambling up             Lee, Bertha; Mind Reader Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14736-1) Vo-02650 OJL-17
me no fine Ain't but one thing could release            McTell, Blind Willie; Death Cell Blues; New York, 19 Sept. 1933; (14049-1) Vo-02577 RBF RF-15
room : I didn't have but one word to say                Newbern, Hambone Willie; Shelby County Workhouse Blues; Atlanta, 13 Mar. 1929; (402297-B) OK-8740 RBF RF-202
is near ashore Ain't but one man in this                Smith, Clara; Deep Blue Sea Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81931-3) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17
out I ain't got but one thing : women crazy             Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Honey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-126- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
on Resurrection Day     Now but ooh : T B's is          Williamson, Sonny Boy; T. B. Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040532- ) BB-B8333 BC-20
honey you can dance But papa done got you               Barefoot Bill; Snigglin' Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149353-2) Co-14510-D Yz L-1006
keep that mojo hid But papa's got something : for       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
you do nothing wrong But people before I will           Davis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85480-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
wouldn't let everybody ride : but people you know the   Jones, Little Hat; Little Hat Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402700-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1032
he didn't do nothing : but play with his yo             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Yo-Yo Blues No. 2; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150269-2) Co-14523-D CC-3
your lowdown dog mama : but please don't dog me         Arnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C-9428-B) De-7026 BC-4
her drinking her whiskey : but please don't ballyhoo    Says Arnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues-No. 4; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90316-A) De-7163 CC-25
don't mind you going : but please don't go away         Arnold, Kokomo; Midnight Blues; New York, 11 May 1938; (63750-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163
can have the hash : but please leave me the             Blake, Blind; Georgia Bound; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15466) Pm-12824 Bio BLP-12037
in the jailhouse now But please Mr jailor : she         Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Jailhouse Fire Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4419-2) Pm-12489 Rt RL-319
play with my pussy : but please don't dog it            Lucas, Jane; Pussy Cat Blues; New York, 15 Sept. 1930; (10031-2) Ba-32138 Yz L-1035
can lose your temper : but please don't lose your       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
mama : ooo well well but please don't let them          Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sugar Mama; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91529-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
have to do nothing : but pour me out I                  Blake, Blind; Fightin' the Jug; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15250) Pm-12863 Bio BLP-12037
almost breaks my heart But remember the times : that    Wallace, Sippie; Special Delivery Blues; Chicago, 1 Mar. 1926; (9547-A) OK-8328 CC-32
place  I can't help but remember : those days of        Wheatstraw, Peetie; First and Last Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1257-2) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
I'm treated : every way but right When trouble gets     Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2230- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019
I'm treated : every way but right Now you got           Estes, Sleepy John; New Someday Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63652-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
a long long time But Rip Van Winckle : wasn't           Wallace, Sippie; Lazy Man Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80839-B) OK-8470 CC-32
she don't do nothing but run around Every time          Jones, Jake; Monkeyin' Around; Dallas, c. Oct. 1929; (DAL-473- ) Br-7130 His HLP-2
used to have money : but said now I'm cold              Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
easy : you can't help but say hot dog They              McClennan, Tommy; Cross Cut Saw Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064885- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
She's a easy rider : but she do right not               Alexander, Texas; Easy Rider Blues; Fort Worth, 30 Sept. 1934; (FW-1138) Vo-02856 Yz L-1010
She's a easy rider : but she do right all               Alexander, Texas; Easy Rider Blues; Fort Worth, 30 Sept. 1934; (FW-1138) Vo-02856 Yz L-1010
gal to the door : but she wouldn't go in                Baker, Willie; Mama, Don't Rush Me Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (14666) Ge-6766 His HLP-22
bit up in years But she sure knows how                  Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge-6812 Rt RL-326
ain't got no man But she hangs around here              Barefoot Bill; She's Got a Nice Line; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150302-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
a-flying She wasn't dead : but she was slowly dying     Beaman, Lottie; Wayward Girl Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14161-A) Ge-6607 OJL-6
She ain't so good-looking : but she do just fine        Bell, Ed; Mamlish Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (4816-3) Pm-12524 OJL-14
the girl I'm loving : but she don't pay me              Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
I love my baby : but she treat me so                    Blake, Blind; Search Warrant Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20871-3) Pm-12737 Bio BLP-12023
she said all right But she never showed up              Brown, Willie; M and O Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-413-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
is true to me But she just as crooked                   Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
she don't dress fine But she gives me money             Campbell, Gene; Robbin' and Stealin' Blues; Chicago, c. May 1930; (C-5704-B) Br-7170 His HLP-2
I love my baby : but she, my baby don't                 Carr, Leroy; Hurry Down Sunshine; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-4-3) Vo-02741 Co C-30496
His wife is gone : but she was all right                Carr, Leroy; I Believe I'll Make a Change; New York, 16 Aug. 1934; (15645-2) Vo-02820 Co C-30496
good gal in town : but she don't treat me               Collins, Sam; Loving Lady Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12739) Ge-6146 OJL-10
wears a diamond ring But she can beat anybody           Collins, Sam; Do That Thing; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13050-A) Ge-6307 OJL-10
She left there tight : but she come back loose          Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; It's a Fight Like That; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4630- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325
me all this summer : but she put me out                 Dickson, Tom; Death Bell Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400355-B) OK-8590 Yz L-1002
her cook your breakfast : but she never did    Now      Estes, Sleepy John; Watcha Doin'; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59967- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
much of the dream : but she wouldn't tell the           Estes, Sleepy John; Little Laura Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064925-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
Used to love me : but she don't no more                 Fuller, Blind Boy; Step It Up and Go; New York, 5 Mar. 1940; (26592-A) Vo-05476 BC-11
she's crazy about you : but she leaving you all         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
couldn't call so loud : but she calls so nice           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
fine looking fair brown : but she ain't never learned   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Chock House Blues; Chicago, c. May or June 1926; (2558-2) Pm-12373 Mil MLP-2007
don't call so loud : but she call so nice               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4515-2) Pm-12510 Rt RL-301
was my best mama : but she wouldn't treat me            Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
to be my rider : but she just won't treat               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Prison Cell Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20388-2) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
didn't have no money : but she was too tight            Johnson, James Stump; Barrel of Whiskey Blues; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (70680-1) Vi-23327 Yz L-1033
a kind-hearted mama, woman : but she studies evil all   Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-2) ARC-7-03-56 Co C-30034
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-1) ARC-7-05-81 Co C-30034
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-1) ARC-7-05-81 Co C-30034
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-1) ARC-7-05-81 Co C-30034
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-2) ARC-7-05-81 Co CL-1654
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-2) ARC-7-05-81 Co CL-1654
to leave my baby : but she treats me so                 Johnson, Robert; Ramblin' On My Mind; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2583-2) ARC-7-05-81 Co CL-1654
give me fire    Yeah but she got a phonograph           Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
I love my phonograph : but she have broke my            Johnson, Robert; Phonograph Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2587-2) ARC unissued Co C-30034
that I'm loving : boy but she don't mean a              Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654
looks like Maggie : baby but she walks too slow         Johnson, Tommy; Maggie Campbell Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41839-2) Vi-21409 Rt RL-330
love a sweet mama : but she couldn't understand But     Jones, Little Hat; Bye Bye Baby Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404198-B) OK-8815 Yz L-1004
don't know she's here : but she lives on Cherry         Jones, Little Hat; Cherry Street Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404300-A) OK-8829 Yz L-1032
babe on Indian Ocean : but she come on that             Kelly, Jack; Highway No. 61 Blues; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13712-1) Ba-32844 Rt RL-316
me an angel down But she ain't not a                    Lasky, Louie; Teasin' Brown Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-945-B) Vo-02955 Her H-201
want me no more But she don't mind dancing              Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
in my biscuits : Lord but she didn't hurt me            Lewis, Furry; Big Chief Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct.  1927; (   ) Vo-1133 Yz L-1002
She's a married woman : but she says she likes          Lincoln, Charley; Hard Luck Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145104-2) Co-14272-D His HLP-4
look like my faro : but she walk too slow               Lofton, Willie; Dark Road Blues; Chicago, 1 Nov. 1935; (96257- ) BB-B6229 Yz L-1007
tell me she needs But she will hold a                   McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
nothing I tell her : but she done bake me               McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
doing something : oh Lord but she know it ain't         McClennan, Tommy; Down to Skin and Bones; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053738- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
a good-looking woman now : but she stays out all        McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
she's a full-grown woman : but she just got childish    Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; The Woman I Love Blues; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94418-1) BB-B6140 CC-35
clothes ain't never clean But she can spend more        Nelson, Sonny Boy; Street Walkin'; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02600-1) BB-B6672 Yz L-1038
see Bertha Lee : Lord but she can't see me              Patton, Charley; Poor Me; New York, 1 Feb. 1934; (14757-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
see my lover : Lord but she can't see me                Reed, Willie; Leavin' Home; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1929; (149544-1) Co unissued His HLP-17
don't call so lonesome : but she calls my name          Stone, Joe; It's Hard Time; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76837- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030
a good old kid But she ain't the gal                    Sykes, Roosevelt; 3 6 and 9; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-449-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
put her in jail But she didn't need nothing             Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); What Is It That Tastes Like Gravy; Chicago, c. 14 June 1929; (C-3594- ) Vo-1426 Yz L-1039
her hair wasn't red But she cooked my breakfast         Temple, Johnnie; New Louise Louise Blues; Chicago, 14 May 1937; (91248-A) De-7337 RBF RF-16
in an old airship : but she riding just the             Thomas, Henry; Charmin' Betsy; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4621- ) Vo-1468 Rt RL-315
a sweet little faro : but she been and gone             Vincson, Walter; Stop and Listen Blues; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403806-A) OK-8807 Yz L-1007
mine Ain't so pretty : but she sure do dress            Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
Baby had good tunis : but she couldn't get none         Weaver, Curley; Sweet Patunia; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147304-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
little woman : ooo well but she was again you           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Letter Writing Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1935; (C-944-A) Vo-02978 Say SDR-191
me : ooo well well but she has changed her              Wheatstraw, Peetie; Remember and Forget Blues; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C-1351-2) Vo-03273 Say SDR-192
never been done before  But she really made me          Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
her a Chevrolet : say but she wanted a V-Eight          Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Give an Account; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020846- ) BB-B7756 BC-3;
much of the dream : but she wouldn't tell the           Williamson, Sonny Boy; She Was a Dreamer; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064494- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
go : you may stay But she'll come back : some           Patton, Charley; Poor Me; New York, 1 Feb. 1934; (14757-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
up the country : and but she's on my mind               Alexander, Texas; Levee Camp Moan Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81225-B) OK-8498 RBF RF-9
low and she squatty : but she's all right with          Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
to be my friend But she's taught me a                   Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1935; (90082-A) Ch-50049 Cor CP-58
everything that I could But she's gone and left         Davis, Walter; M. and O. Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62907-2) Vi-V38618 RCA INT-1085
A woman's so deceitful : but she's so loving and        Gibson, Clifford; Hard-Headed Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57755-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
can't be floated down But she's way on south            Jackson, Papa Charlie; I'm Alabama Bound; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2144-2) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
look down the street : but she's always raising sand    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
girl jewel brown mule : but she's getting drunk just    Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); She Ain't No Good; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404783-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
mine Ain't so pretty : but she's the sweetest in        Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
up in the front : but she's all broke down              Williamson, Sonny Boy; She Don't Love Me That Way; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070146- ) BB-34-0701 BC-3
away and left me : but she's forever on my              Woods, Oscar; Evil Hearted Woman; New Orleans, 21 Mar. 1936; (60847- ) De-7904 Yz L-1026
I sure can't help but shout    I'm going away           Lewis, Furry; Good Looking Girl Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; (   ) Vo-1132 Rt RL-329
stop by my door But since he's got my                   Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; No Good Woman Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1935; (90082-A) Ch-50049 Cor CP-58
both night and day But since I met Miss                 Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Caught the Old Coon at Last; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070437-1) BB-B8974 RCA-730.581
woman I ever found But since you been running           Johnson, Lonnie; Something Fishy; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91345-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
to treat you kind But since you got money               Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
old folks and fools But since I been born               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010
was thin Drinks ??? : but sips her gin Thought          Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20887-5) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
hack War horse papa : but six is coming back            Smith, Clara; War Horse Mama; New York, 10 Apr. 1924; (81683-2) Co-14021-D VJM VLP-16
Boogie Alley : ain't nothing but skulls and bones And   Bogan, Lucille; Down in Boogie Alley; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15508-2) Ba-33149 Rt RL-317
me to do nothing but smile  Last night in               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Black Panter Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070144- ) BB-34-0701 BC-3
I couldn't see nothing : but smoke from that train      Jones, Coley; Texas and Pacific Blues; Dallas, 5 Dec. 1928; (147566-1) Co-14387-D His HLP-17
that's all you do But some old rainy day                Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003
old thing you please But some day baby : you            Chatman, Bo; Tellin' You 'Bout It; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82616-1) BB-B5629 Yz L-1014
really is no doubt But some day I'm going               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Lend Me Your Love; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070439-1) BB-B9028 RCA-730.581
could not get along But some day you going              Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025
give me plenty trouble : but some day you bound         Doyle, Little Buddy; Bad in Mind Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-153-1) Vo-05111 Rt RL-319
for me no more But some day baby : you're               Gibson, Clifford; Stop Your Rambling; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (486-A) QRS-R7083 Yz L-1027
know I ain't good-looking : but some woman's angel child Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
we can't get along But some day you're going            McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
had turned me in But some day : I'll be                 McCoy, Joe; Someday I'll Be in the Clay; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1932; (C-9290) De-7008 Rt RL-329
before I got grown But some in the daytime              Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
house : everywhere you be But some day baby : you       Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I'll Be Gone Long Gone; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1565-1) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
sorry to your heart But some day baby : we'll           Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I'll Be Gone Long Gone; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1565-1) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
happy : everywhere you be But some day baby : you'll    Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I'll Be Gone Long Gone; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1565-1) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
give me a break But some day baby : you                 Washboard Sam; I Laid My Cards on the Table; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074686-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
you do poor me  But some old day : some                 Welsh, Nolan; St. Peter Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9728-A) OK-8372 CC-32
to the ??? game  But some day my dice                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Coon Can Shorty; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60512-A) De-7159 Say SDR-192
to stand  Tell him but some day I'll have               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
back door  crying  Well but some day : some day         Williamson, Sonny Boy; The Right Kind of Life; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030855-1) BB-B8034 RCA INT-1088
has her way  Now but some day she going                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Black Panter Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070144- ) BB-34-0701 BC-3
would pack my things : but somebody done stole my       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Sad News Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20772-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
how it did rain But somehow : I'm going to              Carr, Leroy; Tight Time Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16433-1) Vo-03034 Bio BLP-C9
whiskey : and sometime wine But somehow or other : Lord Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Maybe I'll Loan You a Dime; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064003-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
get along with you But somehow I couldn't please        Gillum, Bill Jazz; You're Laughing Now; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020822- ) BB-B7769 RCA INT-1177
wish you back home But someone else : will be           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
someone to love me : but someone to call my             Memphis Minnie; It's Hard to Be Mistreated; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1671-1) Vo-03474 BC-1
was charged with murder : but stealing was his crime    Pope, Jenny; Tennessee Workhouse Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-758-B) Vo-1522 His HLP-15
as he is tall But steel-driving Sam : steel-driving man Smith, Clara; Steel Drivin' Man; New York, 16 Dec. 1924; (140181-2) Co-14053-D VJM VLP-17
me : what he do But still : I don't believe             Green, Lil; If I'm a Fool; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1942; (070802-1) BB-B8985 RCA LPV-574
that she loves me : but still she calls me              Moore, Whistlin' Alex; It Wouldn't Be So Hard; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149562-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
as I can be But still my baby : she                     Moore, William; One Way Gal; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20309-1) Pm-12648 OJL-8
I'm a good-hearted woman : but still I'm chained to     Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Slave to the Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2369-2) Pm-12332 Mil MLP-2001
mind Ain't mush chitlin : but stir it in the            Bracey, Mississippi; Stered Gal; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404766-B) OK-8867 Yz L-1038
hungry : I ain't nothing but Stomach's empty : think my Jones, Maggie; Western Union Blues; New York, 13 Nov. 1924; (140135-3) Co-14047-D VJM VLP-23
going to do nothing but take it away from               Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
don't know your name  But taking other men's women      Williams, Henry; Lonesome Blues; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1928; (146149-2) Co-14328-D Fly LP-103
she won't do nothing : but tear a good man's            Johnson, Robert; From Four Until Late; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-379-1) ARC-7-09-56 Co C-30034
You won't do nothing : but tear a good man's            Johnson, Robert; Stop Breakin' Down Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-399-1) Vo-04002 Co C-30034
town : don't do nothing but tell dirty lies Oh          unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
cousin Sonny  Boy  Now but tell them if they            Williamson, Sonny Boy; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040525- ) BB-B8265 BC-3;
had a baby lamb But that baby : looked like             Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20887-5) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
faces to the wall But that gal : was the                Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20887-5) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
I couldn't hear nothing but that whistle blow And       Bogan, Lucille; I Hate that Train Called the M. and O.; New York, 31 July 1934; (15491-1) ARC-6-02-04 OJL-6
loved him one time : but that one man she               Bogan, Lucille; Man Stealer Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16997-2) ARC-35-09-13 Rt RL-317
hate it so bad : but that Eighty Highway so             Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); 80 Highway Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064921-1) BB-B8927 BC-7
give you my money : but that don't do no                Cannon, Gus; Last Chance Blues; Chicago, c. 12 Sept. 1929; (C-4337- ) Br-7138 His HLP-15
he's a country man : but that fool done moved           Chatman, Bo; Country Fool; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027879-1) BB-B8122 Yz L-1014
how long you stay But that good kind treatment          Estes, Sleepy John; Someday Baby Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90096-A) Ch-50068 Br-87.504
and spend the day But that old-timey rider : can        Gibson, Clifford; Old Time Rider; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57176-2) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
call him spongy boy But that ain't his name             Green, Lil; My Mellow Man; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059151-1) BB-B8640 RCA LPV-574
got a pleasant smile But that brownskin gal : with      Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
don't shine like pearls But that nice disposition : carry Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
hate it so bad : but that talk is all                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3088-2) Pm-12425 Bio BLP-12015
brown in Tennessee Lord but that brown in Chicago       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rambler Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20040-2) Pm-12541 Bio BLP-12015
to chew her cud But that fool just off                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (20408-2) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
say that's no blues : but that story's old and          Johnson, Lonnie; Devil's Got the Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63518-A) De-7487 Sw S-1225
their worries and troubles : but that don't mean a      Johnson, Lonnie; Laplegged Drunk Again; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63522-A) De-7537 Sw S-1225
you couldn't see nothing : but that yas yas yas         Jordan, Charley; Keep It Clean-No. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-141- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
brought me everything : now but that lowdown jailhouse key Lacy, Rubin; Mississippi Jail House Groan; Chicago, Mar. 1928; (20419-2) Pm-12629 OJL-8
even shine like pearls But that old good disposition    McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
you got a soul But that ain't none of                   McClennan, Tommy; I'm a Guitar King; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064890- ) BB-B8957 RBF RF-1
is all he needs But that six-inch right : come          Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
with my best friend But that was a bad                  Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Trust No Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2631-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098
wish you would  Now but that will be all                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Miss Louisa Blues; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020114- ) BB-B7576 RBF RF-14
no more  Oh now but that will be all                    Williamson, Sonny Boy; Blue Bird Blues-Part 1; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030851-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
me no good  Now but that will be all                    Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
another town  Oh now but that change that hurt          Williamson, Sonny Boy; My Baby Made a Change; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064022- ) BB-B8766 BC-20
you my money baby : but that don't do no                Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Last Chance Blues; Memphis, 1 Oct. 1929; (56316- ) Vi-V38593 Her H-205
ooo well well babe but that'll never be no              Johnson, Robert; I'm a Steady Rollin Man; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-378- ) ARC-7-12-67 OJL-17
I had somebody else But that's all right mama           Arnold, Kokomo; I'll Be Up Some Day; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60515- ) De-7172 Say SDR-163
break up your home But that's all right : that's        Big Bill (Broonzy); Worrying You Off My Mind-Part 1; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (16606-?) Ba-32559 Yz L-1035
got nowhere to stay But that's all right baby           Carr, Leroy; Broken-Hearted Man; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16425-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
stole my man away But that's all right : I'll           Cox, Ida; You Stole My Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20768-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073
two friends could understand But that's no sign : we    Cox, Ida; You Stole My Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20768-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073
don't want nobody else But that's all right babe        Davis, Walter; M. and O. Blues; Cincinnati, 12 June 1930; (62907-2) Vi-V38618 RCA INT-1085
use me no more But that's all right babe                McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
evil : throwed me out-of-doors But that's all right baby McCoy, Joe; Evil Devil Woman Blues; Chicago, 16 Aug. 1934; (C-9299-A) De-7822 BC-5
the streets all night But that's the only kind          Scruggs, Irene; My Back to the Wall; Richmond, Ind., 30 Aug. 1930; (16975-A) Ge-7296 Yz L-1026
say you going away But that's all right baby            Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Mean Mistreater Blues; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (80604-1) BB-B5546 RCA LPV-518
me all the time But that's all right baby               Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Mean Mistreater Blues; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (80604-1) BB-B5546 RCA LPV-518
this world but me  But that's all right : little        Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
to see my baby : but the Lord only knows                Anderson, Jelly Roll; I. C. Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 19 Apr. 1927; (12722) Ge-6135 His HLP-22
down and be yourself But the next time I                Arnold, Kokomo; Back on the Job; Chicago, 3 Nov. 1937; (91333-A) De-7390 Say SDR-163
time And it ain't but the one thing now                 Bailey, Kid; Mississippi Bottom Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (M-209/10) Br-7114 OJL-5
sad word to say : but the best of friends               Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
I don't get nothing : but the mean old high             Barefoot Bill; Big Rock Jail; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149356-2) Co-14481-D Rt RL-313
do see Nobody knows : but the good Lord and             Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2230- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019
hate it so bad : but the news all over                  Blake, Blind; Bad Feeling Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4443-1) Pm-12497 Bio BLP-12003
a brown named Mame But the best I've ever               Blake, Blind; Righteous Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1930; (L-648-1) Pm-13035 Bio BLP-12003
you hear this song But the truth is ???                 Calloway, Blanche; Lazy Woman's Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9458-A) OK-8279 CC-32
time    She ain't good-looking : but the good gal do    Carr, Leroy; Eleven Twenty-Nine Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16429-1) Vo-03157 Bio BLP-C9
carried my man away But the same train carried          Clayton, Jennie; Bob Lee Junior Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40314-2) Vi-21412 Fwy FA-2953
no coal at all But the doggone engine : pull            Cleveland, Big Boy; Goin' to Leave You Blues; Chicago or Richmond, Ind., 12 Apr. 1927; (12700) Ge-6108 His HLP-22
nothing on the table : but the pots and the             Collins, Sam; Midnight Special Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 17 Sept. 1927; (13035) Ge-6307 OJL-10
never done nobody wrong But the better I treat          Cox, Ida; Lonesome Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2246-1) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
has begin howling : and, but the skies are pretty       Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
a ball and chain But the way they are                   Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
picked up my telephone But the line was busy            Davis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070451-1) BB unissued RC INT-1085
had a good woman : but the men wouldn't let             Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Been Mistreated Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1930; (17290) Ch-16237 Riv RM-8803
I had a speak-easy: but the police come and             Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Been Mistreated Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1930; (17290) Ch-16237 Riv RM-8803
shines down at night But the good Lord knows            Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Been Mistreated Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1930; (17290) Ch-16237 Riv RM-8803
yas yas It ain't but the one thing : that               Estes, Sleepy John; Someday Baby Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90096-A) Ch-50068 Br-87.504
up on the hill But the man I'm loving                   Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
the street Dealing everybody : but the chief of police  Fuller, Blind Boy; Step It Up and Go; New York, 5 Mar. 1940; (26592-A) Vo-05476 BC-11
misery Said it's nothing but the blues : bearing down   Gibson, Clifford; Old Time Rider; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57176-2) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
off my gas today But the wind is blowing                Glover, Mae; Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396-A) Ge-7040 Yz L-1009
I started to run But the very moment : I                Green, Lil; Knockin' Myself Out; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059152-1) BB-B8659 RCA LPV-574
Alabama : gal in Tennessee But the gal on the           Henry, Hound Head; My Silver Dollar Mama; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2452- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
even let me in But the sun going to                     Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); She's Gone Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147306-1) Co-14461-D RBF RF-15
Atlanta like I do But the reason I know                 Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Atlanta Moan; Atlanta, 5 Dec. 1930; (151054-2) Co-14591-D Yz L-1026
I speak my mind But the men call mama                   Hill, Bertha Chippie; Low Land Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9456-A) OK-8273 Bio BLP-C6
Lord this very day But the womens and whiskey           House, Son; Preachin' the Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-410-1) Pm-13013 OJL-5
soul    Says it ain't but the one thing : that          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Salty Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1924; (1893-?) Pm-12236 Yz L-1029
I speak my mind But the women cry papa                  Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Cats Got the Measles; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10019-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042
used to be mine : but the fatmouth has got              Jackson, Papa Charlie; Fat Mouth Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1927; (2769-3) Pm-12422 Yz L-1029
Memphis : she's all right But the girl in Cincinnati    Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
loves me I know But the gal in Louisville               Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
playing deaf and dumb But the movements in her          James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028
woman's man Oh nothing but the devil : changed my       James, Skip; Devil Got My Woman; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-746-1) Pm-13088 Bio BLP-12029
these women don't care : but the men don't need         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Wartime Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3070-1) Pm-12425 Rt RL-301
to see me sometime But the way he spreads               Johnson, Edith North; Honeydripper Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15561) Pm-12823 Mil MLP-2018
wouldn't have no lights : but the lightman couldn't get Johnson, Lil; House Rent Scuffle; Chicago, c. 29 June 1929; (C-3749- ) Vo-1410 Yz L-1039
cyclone spared us : nobody but the Lord can tell        Johnson, Lonnie; St. Louis Cyclone Blues; New York, 3 Oct. 1927; (81503-B) OK-8512 CC-30
a dollar an hour : but the work was too                 Johnson, Lonnie; Low Land Moan; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1927; (82043-A) OK-8677 CC-30
her be Now ain't but the one thing : makes              Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
dime She wouldn't cry : but the money ain't mine        Johnson, Robert; Last Fair Deal Gone Down; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2631-1) ARC-7-04-60 Co CL-1654
cause of it all But the day you get                     Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034
cause of it all But the way you get                     Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314
love anybody else Ain't but the two old roads           Jones, Elijah; Katy Fly; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020120-1) BB-B7616 RCA INT-1175
was against the law But the monkey stopped : at         Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
like it and how But the thing you trying                Kid Stormy Weather; Short Hair Blues; Jackson, Miss., 17 Oct. 1935; (JAX-179-2) Vo-03145 BC-7
baby most any day But the dice and these                Lasky, Louie; How You Want Your Rollin' Done; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-915-C) Vo-02955 Her H-201
wouldn't hurt so bad : but the doggone news across      Lewis, Furry; Jellyroll; probably New York, 28 May 1927; (   ) Vo-1115 RBF RF-11
see her every day But the woman I love                  Lewis, Furry; I Will Turn Your Money Green; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45425-2) Vi-V38506 Yz L-1008
Lord this very day But the womens and whiskey           Lewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45428-2) Vi-V38519 Rt RL-323
I speak my mind But the women crazy about               Lincoln, Charley; My Wife Drove Me From the Door; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145106-1) Co-14305-D RBF RF-202
throw their bottle away But the jake leg ???            Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
care what you do But the way you doing                  McClennan, Tommy; My Little Girl; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044988- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
ain't doing me right But the day you quit               McClennan, Tommy; Black Minnie; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053742-1) BB-B8704 Rt RL-305
call me wood-cutting Bill But the woman I did           McClennan, Tommy; Cross Cut Saw Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064885- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
clothes Ain't no driver : but the driver's son I        McCoy, Joe; Cherry Ball Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5864-A) Vo-1535 Pal PL-101
all right with me But the devil is evil                 McCoy, Joe; Evil Devil Woman Blues; Chicago, 16 Aug. 1934; (C-9299-A) De-7822 BC-5
me to my heart But the Good Book says                   MacFarland, Barrel House Buck; I Got to Go Blues; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1934; (C-9321- ) De-7013 OJL-20
It weren't a thing : but the women trying to            McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
It weren't a thing : but the women trying to            McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
be Weren't a thing : but the women boy trying           McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
Got the blues tune : but the words all right            Manning, Leola; The Blues Is All Wrong; Knoxville, Tenn., c. Apr. 1930; (K-8089- ) Vo-1529 Yz L-1015
all tried to win : but the test was too                 Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
fire wagon now Ain't but the one thing : I              Memphis Minnie; Garage Fire Blues; Chicago, 9 Sept. 1930; (C-6083- ) Vo-1601 Rt RL-307
I be Nobody knows : but the good Lord and               Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Pleading Blues; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94419-1) BB-B6140 CC-35
went to the station : but the train had gone            Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; West Texas Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02651-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
God knows I do But the day you try                      Moore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41830-2) Vi-21280 Rt RL-310
to cry no more But the Good Book tell                   Patton, Charley; Pea Vine Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15221-A) Pm-12877 Yz L-1001
wouldn't hurt so bad : but the news all over            Patton, Charley; When Your Way Gets Dark; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-49-1) Pm-12998 Yz L-1020
I love my gin But the way I love                        Ramey, Ben (Memphis Jug Band); Cocaine Habit Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59933-2) Vi-V38620 BC-2
Third Street woman now But the way she treats           Reynolds, Blind Willie; Third Street Woman Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64724-2) Vi-23258 OJL-11
had Well it ain't but the one thing : can               Shaw, Allen (Hattie Hart); I Couldn't Help It; New York, 17 Sept. 1934; (15967-1) Vo-02844 OJL-21
a month or two But the day you quit                     Smith, Bessie; Down Hearted Blues; New York, 16 Feb. 1923; (80863-5) Co-A3844 Co CL-855
so hard to stay But the meanest treatment : is          Smith, Bessie Mae; St. Louis Daddy; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-78-?) Pm-12922 OJL-20
I don't mind drowning : but the water is so             Smith, Clara; Shipwrecked Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (140491-1) Co-14077-D CC-32
giving you a-many break : but the break this morning    Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
I've seen Nobody knows : but the good Lord and          Smith, Trixie; Praying Blues; New York, Sept. 1924; (1886-2) Pm-12232 CC-29
ain't going my way But the sun's going to               Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, 26 May 1938; (63866-A) De-7489 Cor CP-58
It's not your organ : but the way you grind             Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-A) OK unissued Spi LP-2001
I don't trust nobody : but the good Lord above          Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001
from your door Oh but the Good Book say                 Stokes, Frank; Mistreatin' Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45419-1) Vi-21672 Rt RL-308
your good hair Oh but the dreams that you               Stokes, Frank; Mistreatin' Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45419-1) Vi-21672 Rt RL-308
call her Ida Mae But the way the men                    Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); No Matter How She Done It; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11210-A) Vo-1699 Yz L-1039
I know is truthful : but the truest love grow           Temple, Johnnie; Big Boat Whistle; Chicago, 14 May 1935; (C-986-B) Vo-03068 OJL-17
I can be Ain't but the one thing : really               Thomas, George; Fast Stuff Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Nov. 1929; (L-17-2) Pm-12826 Rt RL-340
a doggone thing Ain't but the one thing that            Townsend, Henry; Sick with the Blues; possibly Chicago, 1933; (   ) record unknown Yz L-1030
feet in the clay But the one I hate                     Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); The New Stop and Listen Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1551-3) Pm-13134 Yz L-1014
it sad to say : but the fun's all over                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); The New Stop and Listen Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1551-3) Pm-13134 Yz L-1014
might give us ease But the water still rising           Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
a real good woman : but the poor fool don't             Washboard Sam; Lowland Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07620- ) BB-B7096 BC-10
not a bad fellow : but the judge he sent                Washboard Sam; I'm On My Way Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07621- ) BB-B7096 BC-10
their head and moan But the reason : so many            Washboard Sam; Life Is Just a Book; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064477-1) BB-B8909 RCA LPV-577
are a good scout But the road you are                   Washboard Sam; I'm Not the Lad; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064478-1) BB-B8878 RCA LPV-577
followed me here : Lord but the police took her         Washboard Sam; Brown and Yellow Woman Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064483-1) BB-B8937 RCA LPV-577
thinking about the first  But the Good Book is          Wheatstraw, Peetie; First and Last Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1257-2) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
hand  Sometime she win : but the most time she          Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crapshooter's Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91154-A) De-7292 Say SDR-192
make both ends meet  But the payday is so               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working on the Project; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91164-A) De-7311 BC-4
each and every day  But the rent men have               White, Joshua; Welfare Blues; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14902-2) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
Aberdeen is my home : but the mens don't want           White, Washington; Aberdeen Mississippi Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2990-A) OK-05743 Co C-30036
back some day  Ain't but the one thing Sonny            Williams, Joe; Someday Baby; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070486-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
I keep on betting : but the dice won't pass             Williams, Joe; Someday Baby; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070486-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
Now and it ain't but the one thing : baby               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Until My Love Come Down; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020119- ) BB-B7576 RBF RF-14
Now baby it ain't but the one thing : really            Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Got to Step Back; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064495- ) BB-B8822 BC-20
I call her tailor-made : but them people they don't     Williamson, Sonny Boy; Deep Down in the Ground; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020849-1) BB-B7805 RCA INT-1088
doggone head go bald But then I promised the            Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9
you don't dress fine But there ain't no reason          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042
something going on wrong But there will come a          Johnson, Lonnie; Sweet Woman You Can't Go Wrong; New York, 5 Aug. 1927; (81189-B) OK-8512 CC-30
brownskin : indeed I do But there was no use            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Misery Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4707-1) Pm-12508 Fwy FJ-2802
papa : without a doubt But there is nothing doing       Smith, Clara; Good Looking Papa Blues; New York, 29 Jan. 1924; (81508-1) Co-14026-D VJM VLP-16
as you can be But there is coming a                     Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
with your evil ways But there's a day coming            Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Gonna Worry Too; Chicago, 4 Dec. 1941; (070435-1) BB-B8945 RCA-730.581
crime then I'm guilty : but there's nothing I can       Johnson, Lonnie; I'm Nuts Over You; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91346-A) De-7397 Sw S-1225
cried the night before But there's one thing I          McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
old Now there ain't but, there's only two people        Smith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815-A) De-7617 AH-158
a much better time : but these girls now is             Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
their fashions and forms But these women from Nashville Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4567-2) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
this world for me But these evil-hearted women : man    Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
this world for me But these evil-hearted women : man    Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-2) ARC-7-03-56 Co C-30034
I know for sure But these creeping rattlesnakes : done  Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
could be Now nothing but these blues : almost killing   Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033
chance to see me : but they all hear me                 Arnold, Kokomo; My Well Is Dry; New York, 11 May 1938; (63748-A) De-7540 CC-25
of good man's dirt But they ain't too lazy              Calloway, Blanche; Lazy Woman's Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9458-A) OK-8279 CC-32
people are like prisoners : but they just ain't got     Davis, Walter; Howling Wind Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 31; (67579-1) Vi-V23308 RCA INT-1085
name He ain't together : but they ready just the        Edwards, Frank; We Got to Get Together; Chicago, 28 May 1941; (C-3812-1) OK-06393 BC-6
hen Both run together : but they ain't no kin           Estes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
holler on the bonus : but they are hollering, counting  Estes, Sleepy John; Government Money; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62461-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
alone I keep knocking : but they won't let me           Green, Lil; I'm Wasting My Time on You; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1942; (070803-1) BB-B9010 RCA LPV-574
me : big bad Pete But they crazy : about this           Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Freeze to Me Mama; Atlanta, 3 Nov. 1929; (149345-2) Co-14507-D CC-36
It's worth paying more : but they ain't none of         Johnson, Robert; They're Red Hot; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2627-1) ARC-7-07-57 Co C-30034
say it'll kill you : but they didn't say when           Jordan, Luke; Cocaine Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39821-2) Vi-21076 Rt RL-326
sixty-two Folks mess around : but they didn't know what Leecan, Bobby; Macon Georgia Cut-Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
to the hill country : but they got me barred            Patton, Charley; High Water Everywhere-Part I; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-59-1) Pm-12909 Yz L-1020
the shape all right : but they can't carry no           Roland, Walter; T Model Blues; New York, 17 July 1933; (13552-1) Ba-32932 Yz L-1017
chance to see me : but they all hear me                 Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6404-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031
done throwed me down But they treated me so             Spivey, Victoria; T. B.'s Got Me Blues; Chicago, 7 July 1936; (90790-A) De-7222 Spi LP-2001
they cook good cabbage : but they called it  Oh         Williams, Jabo; Polock Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. May 1932; (L-1406-?) Pm-13130 Yz L-1028
half full of water : but they didn't put in             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020847-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
they doing you wrong But they'll send you : to          Chatman, Bo; The Law Gonna Step on You; New York, 5 June 1931; (404935-A) OK unissued Yz L-1034
freakish ways to see But they're so common now          Hannah, George; Freakish Man Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1930; (L-562-1) Pm-13024 Mil MLP-2018
blues ain't on me : but things ain't going on           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Horse Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2543-1) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
blues ain't on me : but things ain't going on           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4446-4) Pm-12474 Bio BLP-12000
blues ain't on me : but things ain't going on           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Struck Sorrow Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20039-2) Pm-12541 Rt RL-335
have no blues really : but things wasn't going on       Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
always had your way But things can't go on              Martin, Sara; Mistreating Man Blues; Long Island City, Dec. 1928; (306) QRS-R7042 BYG-529073
go back to Tennessee But this Tallahatchie River : done Delaney, Mattie; Tallahatchie River Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-786- ) Vo-1480 Yz L-1001
crazy about China tea But this sugar daddy : is         Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
have heard the blues But this is the one                Smith, Bessie; Nashville Women's Blues; New York, 26 May 1925; (140625-2) Co-14090-D Co CL-855
Well but it ain't but three in my family                Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Me, Myself, and I; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064004-1) BB-B8784 RCA-730.581
I ain't never loved : but three men in my               Smith, Bessie; Down Hearted Blues; New York, 16 Feb. 1923; (80863-5) Co-A3844 Co CL-855
I ain't never loved : but three womens in my            Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Back Gnawing Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20344-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
bed I couldn't help but to think : about what           Bracey, Ishman; Suitcase Full of Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-240-1) Pm-12970 Her H-201
buy them the clothes But to that broadcasting Bo        Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter Special; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82611-1) BB-B5489 Yz L-1034
don't want to go But to keep down trouble               Church, Blind Clyde; Pneumatic Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56308) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
friends of different kinds But to find someone to       Gibson, Clifford; Beat You Doing It; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (482-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1027
Mama this ain't nothing : but to worry your mind        Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
long and up tall But to tell you the                    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
know I can't help but to study : when I                 Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
but I just mean but to keep you safe                    Wheatstraw, Peetie; Block and Tackle; Chicago, 9 Apr. 1936; (C-1354-2) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
for so much talk : but to spend your dough              Wilkins, Robert; New Stock Yard Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-107- ) Vo-03223 OJL-21
more Don't come back : but treat me like you            Blake, Blind; Goodbye Mama Moan; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20541-1) Pm-12634 Bio BLP-12037
can get my money : but trouble won't let it             Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2230- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019
it sure cuts good But try my crosscut saw               McClennan, Tommy; Cross Cut Saw Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064885- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
baby two Lord ain't but twice But you women             Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
like a doggone fool But two or three drinks             Blake, Blind; Bootleg Rum Dum Blues; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20566-1) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
once ain't forever : say but two time ain't for         Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Weary Worried Blues; Chicago, 6 Sept. 1934; (C-9403-A) Ch-50064 RBF RF-9
don't know how Ain't but two things : I just            Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15
carry it up north But understand you can't rule         McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
a real good woman : but unkindness drove her away       Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Seminole Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Oct. 1937; (014333- ) BB-B7315 Yz L-1039
won't see you : babe but until in the fall              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
You won't do nothing : but walk the Horn Lake           Lewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45429-1) Vi-23345 Yz L-1021
won't do nothing : oh but walk the road    If           McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305
she won't do nothing : but walk up and down             Rachel, James Yank; Gravel Road Woman; New York, 6 Feb. 1934; (14793-2) Vo-02649 OJL-21
Nothing I had did : but was something she had           Bailey, Kid; Mississippi Bottom Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (M-209/10) Br-7114 OJL-5
just tired of living : but wasn't afraid to die         Carr, Leroy; Suicide Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16442-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
was tired of living : but wasn't scared to die          Jones, Maggie; Suicide Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (140490-3) Co-14070-D VJM VLP-23
can't do nothing : hon' but wave my hands Got           Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16814-2) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
me : I do nothing but weep and moan  Every              White, Joshua; Stormy Weather No 1; New York, 6 Mar. 1934; (14903-1) Ba-33024 His HLP-22
I might be black But what I want baby                   Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 2; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (485-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1006
a house and lot But what I want baby                    Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 2; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (485-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1006
folks crave the gold But what I crave is                Jones, Maggie; Early Every Morn'; New York, 18 Dec. 1924; (140193-2) Co-14059-D VJM VLP-23
way ahead of you But what you was you                   Martin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (5238-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
me you love me : but what about that man                Roland, Walter; T Model Blues; New York, 17 July 1933; (13552-1) Ba-32932 Yz L-1017
your head go bald But when I first met                  Cannon, Gus; Heart Breakin' Blues; Memphis, 9 Sept. 1928; (47001-2) Vi-V38523 OJL-4
the whole night through But when she loves me           Carr, Leroy; Barrel House Woman; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15628-2) Vo-02791 Co C-30496
were your baby child But when it comes to               Darby, Blind; Deceiving Blues; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67583-1) Vi-23311 OJL-20
a month or two But when I get lucky                     Fuller, Blind Boy; Somebody's Been Talkin'; New York, 6 Mar. 1940; (26599-A) Vo-05527 Rt RL-318
had faith in you But when you started to                Gaither, Bill; Georgia Barrel House; Chicago, 12 June 1940; (WC-3104-A) OK-05714 His HLP-31
because I'm feeling bad But when my sweet woman         Gibson, Clifford; Beat You Doing It; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (482-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1027
I'm slender and tall But when I get ready               Hart, Hattie; I Let My Daddy Do That; New York, 13 Sept. 1934; (15899- ) Vo-02855 Mam S-3803
liquor : where my clothes But when it comes time        Hart, Hattie; I Let My Daddy Do That; New York, 13 Sept. 1934; (15899- ) Vo-02855 Mam S-3803
cow : use the cream But when it comes to                Hart, Hattie; I Let My Daddy Do That; New York, 13 Sept. 1934; (15899- ) Vo-02855 Mam S-3803
car : shift my gear But when any easy riding            Hart, Hattie; I Let My Daddy Do That; New York, 13 Sept. 1934; (15899- ) Vo-02855 Mam S-3803
I wanted to scream But when I woke up                   Hite, Mattie; Graveyard Dream Blues; New York, c. mid Nov. 1923; (70413) Pat-032014 VJM VLP-40
read a person's mind But when you think she's           Jackson, Papa Charlie; She Belongs to Me Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4243-1) Pm-12461 Yz L-1029
stay home at night But when it comes to                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Balky Mule Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20381-3) Pm-12631 Mil MLP-2007
everything in her neighborhood But when she made the    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (20408-2) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
a movie show today But when you came home               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;
a-hearsing : out my door But when I'm gone : don't      McCoy, Joe; Someday I'll Be in the Clay; Chicago, 13 Aug. 1932; (C-9290) De-7008 Rt RL-329
daddy what it is But when I crawls in                   McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
don't dress so fine But when he does his                Memphis Minnie; Squat It; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C-9426-A) De-7146 Rt RL-329
he not so tall But when he's doing the                  Memphis Minnie; Squat It; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C-9426-A) De-7146 Rt RL-329
I'm got to go But when I get out                        Memphis Minnie; Moonshine; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1670-1) Vo-03894 BC-1
a sign I know But when my right hand                    Miles, Lizzie; Shootin' Star Blues; New York, 4 Jan. 1928; (7708-2) Ba-7025 VJM VLP-40
through a funeral line But when the stars are           Miles, Lizzie; Shootin' Star Blues; New York, 4 Jan. 1928; (7708-2) Ba-7025 VJM VLP-40
may have your way But when you think of                 Moore, Alice; Lonesome Dream Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-170-2) Pm-13107 CC-37
one lowdown rotten bird But when folks smell scandal    Moore, Monette; Scandal Blues; New York, c. Jan. 1925; (31779) Ajax-17093 VJM VLP-40
would have my peace But when I woke up                  Patton, Charley; Tom Rushen Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15222-A) Pm-12877 Yz L-1020
she's long and tall But when she wiggles : she          Patton, Charley; Going to Move to Alabama; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-37-1) Pm-13014 Yz L-1020
front of my door But when I leave Chicago               Patton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-77-1) Pm-12953 Yz L-1001
fight for my life But when the strike is                Patton, Charley; Mean Black Moan; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-77-1) Pm-12953 Yz L-1001
can ??? all alone But when you get to                   Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Memphis Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2214-2) Pm-12311 Mil MLP-2001
her room and hides But when a man gets                  Smith, Trixie; Freight Train Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (1767-1) Pm-12211 CC-29
treat you mighty fine But when it comes to              Smith, Trixie; Choo Choo Blues; New York, Dec. 1924; (1978-3) Pm-12245 CC-29
her nails is neat But when you take off                 Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Don't Wake It Up; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1560-1) Pm-13152 Bio  BLP-12041
will call you honey But when you go to                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Don't Wake It Up; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1560-1) Pm-13152 Bio  BLP-12041
everybody to leave town But when I got the              Wallace, Sippie; The Flood Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80840-B) OK-8470 Sw S-1240
drink it to myself But when I turned it                 Washboard Sam; Out with the Wrong Woman; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01883- ) BB-B6794 BC-10
man : to have around But when the clock on              Waters, Ethel; You Can't Do What My Last Man Did; New York, c. June 1923; (A) BS-14151 Bio BLP-12022
my tea at night  But when I want that                   Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sugar Mama; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91529-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
sleeping all the time  But when I had plenty            White, Washington; Sleepy Man Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2980-A) OK-05743 Co C-30036
her please don't go But whensoever you have a           McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
You don't buy nothing but whiskey : from morning till   Washboard Sam; I'm Not the Lad; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064478-1) BB-B8878 RCA LPV-577
didn't treat me right But why should I worry            McCoy, Robert Lee; Tough Luck; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07655-1) BB-B7115 Rt RL-321
bells shine like gold But with searching I cry          McMullen, Fred; Wait and Listen; New York, 16 Jan. 1933; (12913-1) Ba-32690 Yz L-1012
out the last one : but with this one I                  Moore, Monette; Black Hearse Blues; New York, c. Jan. 1925; (31777) Ajax-17093 VJM VLP-40
her : in your car But won't let you : ride              Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; Everybody's Talking About Sadie Green; Memphis, 12 May 1930; (59917-2) Vi-V38599 Jo SM-3104
nowhere I can't help but worry : how my good            Easton, Amos; No Woman No Nickel; Grafton, Wis., c. Oct. 1931; (L-1120-3) Pm-13109 Yz L-1012
I couldn't do nothing : but wring my hands and          Harris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7100- ) Me-M12077 Yz L-1031
at me and smiled : but yet they refused to              Cox, Ida; Rambling Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2294-?) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
to treat her right But you started with another         Akers, Garfield; Jumpin' and Shoutin' Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-777-A) Vo-1481 OJL-8
I love you mama : but you don't even care               Arnold, Kokomo; Long and Tall; Chicago, 12 Jan. 1937; (91070-A) De-7306 CC-25
in this round world but you Ain't no use                Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
to love no one but you Now you take                     Barefoot Bill; I Don't Like That; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150301-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
that he is great But you will find out                  Bell, Anna; I Don't Care Who Gets What I Don't Want; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (176-A) QRS R7009 His HLP-21
heist your window high But you know I'm going           Big Bill (Broonzy); Grandma's Farm; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9600-1) Pe-187 Yz L-1035
there ain't no grass But you women all thought          Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
quit your daddy : baby but you don't know how           Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Kokomo Blues; Indianapolis, c. June 1928; (IND-624- ) Vo-1192 Yz L-1019
that you love me : but you know you don't               Blake, Blind; Stonewall Street Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3081-1) Pm-12431 Bio BLP-12031
used to be sugar : but you ain't sweet no               Blake, Blind; Goodbye Mama Moan; Chicago, c. May 1928; (20541-1) Pm-12634 Bio BLP-12037
as you born Lord but you can't be mine                  Bradley, Tommie; Four Day Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 July 1931; (17886-A) Ch-16339 OJL-19
call my own Baby but you didn't come to                 Bradley, Tommie; Window Pane Blues; Richmond, Ind., 16 Jan. 1932; (18326) Ch-16696 BC-5
some loving : no one but you will do My                 Calloway, Blanche; Lonesome Lovesick; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9459-A) OK-8279 CC-32
the world a service : but you want to wear              Cannon, Gus; Last Chance Blues; Chicago, c. 12 Sept. 1929; (C-4337- ) Br-7138 His HLP-15
to love you : swear but you won't pay that              Carr, Leroy; Mean Mistreater Mama; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-1-?) Vo-02657 Co C-30496
used to be sweet : but you ain't sweet no               Carr, Leroy; Evil-Hearted Woman; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16426-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
mama : over nobody else but you Yes you got             Carr, Leroy; You've Got Me Grieving; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16430-2) Vo-03349 Bio BLP-C9
mama : over nobody else but you Yes you got             Carr, Leroy; You've Got Me Grieving; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16430-2) Vo-03349 Bio BLP-C9
love no one else but you I woke up                      Carr, Leroy; You've Got Me Grieving; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16430-2) Vo-03349 Bio BLP-C9
in Bo Carter's face But you neither not worry           Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter Special; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82611-1) BB-B5489 Yz L-1034
didn't love no one but you I'm so blue                  Chatman, Lonnie; Please Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1562-2) Pm-13153 Bio BLP-12041
week to get around But you need not be                  Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Grinder Man Blues; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053592-1) BB-B8584 RCA-730.581
to let you enjoy But you tell me you                    Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Two of a Kind; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064001-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
the deep blue sea But you can't find nobody             Church, Blind Clyde; Pneumatic Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56308) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
can mistreat me here : but you can't when I             Collins, Chasey; Walking Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96248-1) BB-B6261 Rt RL-316
about your brick house : but you ought to see           Collins, Sam; My Road Is Rough and Rocky; New York, c. Oct. 1931; (   ) unknown Yz L-1038
talk about rags : boys but you ought to hear            Davis, Madlyn; It's Red Hot; Chicago, c. Oct. 1928; (20908-?) Pm-12703 Yz L-1039
root all by yourself But you know I'm a                 Davis, Walter; Root Man Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91430-1) BB-B6040 RCA INT-1085
right with you baby : but you know you try              Davis, Walter; Why Shouldn't I Be Blue; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049325-1) BB-B8737 Yz L-1025
to talk to you But you told me : there                  Davis, Walter; Don't You Want to Go; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070448-1) BB-B9027 RCA INT-1085
you got your grunt : but you done lost your             Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Pig Meat Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15310) Ge-7008 Riv RM-8803
you got your grunt : but you done lost your             Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Pig Meat Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15310) Ge-7008 Riv RM-8803
right inside the grove But you know I like              Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
sorry for you buddy : but you on your last              Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
know you from Georgia : but you are all right           Gaither, Bill; Georgia Barrel House; Chicago, 12 June 1940; (WC-3104-A) OK-05714 His HLP-31
You will give everybody : but you won't give me         Gibson, Clifford; Sunshine Moan; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (478-A) QRS-R7083 Yz L-1027
can spend my money : but you got to stay                Gibson, Clifford; Sunshine Moan; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (478-A) QRS-R7083 Yz L-1027
face you'll never see But you can kiss my               Gibson, Clifford; Ice and Snow Blues; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57173-2) Vi-V38562 Yz L-1027
your trunk to move : but you will change your           Gibson, Clifford; Hard-Headed Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57755-2) Vi-V38577 Yz L-1027
to worry your mind But you should stop your             Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
of life you can But you must always remember            Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027
a place to go But you done me so                        Gillum, Bill Jazz; Riley Springs Blues; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064737- ) BB-B8846 RCA INT-1177
tried to tell you : but you wouldn't understand Now     Gillum, Bill Jazz; It Looks Bad for You; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064741- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
to be sweet milk : but you done turned sour             Glover, Mae; Shake It Daddy; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15392) Ge-6964 OJL-6
money : in nineteen twenty-two But you let other women  Green, Lil; Why Don't You Do Right; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064130-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574
I'd get somebody else But you are so dull               Green, Lil; If I Didn't Love You; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064728-1) BB-B8865 RCA LPV-574
talking to yourself : Lord but you don't know    Pick   Henderson, Katherine; Have You Ever Felt That Way; Long Island City, c. Oct. 1928; (257-A) QRS-7023 His HLP-21
Say I'm sorry buddy : but you know this train           Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); 'Fo Day Creep; Atlanta, 10 Nov. 1927; (145199-1) Co-14280-D CC-36
don't love no one but you Listen here sweet             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Hurry and Bring It Back Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146055-2) Co-14372-D CC-36
love you sweet mama : but you can't mistreat me         Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); She's Gone Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147306-1) Co-14461-D RBF RF-15
wants to yo-yo Bob : but you know this train            Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Yo-Yo Blues No. 2; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150269-2) Co-14523-D CC-3
how you run around But you had to face                  Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Atlanta Moan; Atlanta, 5 Dec. 1930; (151054-2) Co-14591-D Yz L-1026
some loving : no one but you will do My                 Hill, Bertha Chippie; Lovesick Blues; Chicago, 26 Nov. 1926; (9971-A) OK-8453 CC-32
don't love : no one but you I'm going to                Jackson, Papa Charlie; Baby Please Loan Me Your Heart; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21081-2) Pm-12736 Yz L-1029
to ease my pain But you ain't got no                    Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Sad News Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20772-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
walk hand in hand But you ain't had no                  Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
all your life Man but you ain't had no                  Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
can dodge the law : but you can't dodge them            Johnson, Lonnie; Racketeers Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1932; (152260-2) OK-8946 CC-30
mistreat me here babe : but you can't when I            Johnson, Robert; I Believe I'll Dust My Broom; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2581-1) ARC-7-04-81 Co C-30034;
I don't mean maybe : but you know Take it               Jones, Maggie; Mamma; New York, 5 May 1925; (140584-1) Co-14074-D VJM VLP-25
you got good hair : but you bought bought this          Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
love nobody : honey else but you I'm going away         Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
done throwed me away But you had a lowdown              Kelly, Jack; Flower Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-144-1) Vo unissued OJL-21
Don't you feel mistreated : but you won't let on        Ledbetter, Huddie; Death Letter Blues-Part 2; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16696-1) ARC unissued Bio  BLP-12013
long time coming : daddy but you welcome here    My     Ledbetter, Huddie; My Friend Blind Lemon; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16807- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
hey hey hey hey But you know good and                   Ledbetter, Huddie; Bull Cow; New York, 23 Mar. 1935; (17182- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
can take my woman : but you ain't done nothing          Lewis, Furry; Dry Land Blues; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45429-1) Vi-23345 Yz L-1021
can read my letter : but you sure can't read            Lofton, Willie; My Mean Baby Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9387-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
up on my loving : but you sure can't get                Lucas, Jane; Where Did You Stay Last Night; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17277-A) Ch-16171 Riv RM-8803
me here now now : but you can't when I                  McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
you's a good girl : but you ain't been out              McClennan, Tommy; Cross Cut Saw Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064885- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
read my letter : oh but you can't read my               McClennan, Tommy; You Can't Read My Mind; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064887- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305
of my business : babe but you know I know               McClennan, Tommy; Deep Blue Sea Blues; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064889- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-313
get all my loving : but you got to let                  McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
your shoes and clothes But you was evil : throwed       McCoy, Joe; Evil Devil Woman Blues; Chicago, 16 Aug. 1934; (C-9299-A) De-7822 BC-5
never : see me anymore But you will never forget        McCoy, Joe; Going Back Home; Chicago, 16 Aug. 1934; (C-9300-A) De-7087 Yz L-1007
wouldn't mind it fellow : but you know this train       McTell, Blind Willie; Travelin' Blues; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149300-1) Co-14484-D Yz L-1005
you used to be : but you ain't no more                  Martin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (5238-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
you used to be : but you ain't no more                  Martin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (5238-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40
use cocaine and whiskey: but you wouldn't let me        Martin, Sara; Death Sting Me Blues; Long Island City, Nov. 1928; (278-A) QRS-R7042 BYG-529073
it on the square But you think : a good                 Martin, Sara; Mistreating Man Blues; Long Island City, Dec. 1928; (306) QRS-R7042 BYG-529073
wouldn't been so bad : but you didn't have a            Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-772-A) Vo-1476 Pal PL-101
away from you Yes but you don't treat me                Memphis Minnie; Don't Want No Woman; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62539- ) Vi-23313 Pal PL-101
wouldn't a-been so bad : but you didn't have a          Memphis Minnie; I'm Talking About You-No. 2; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6010-A) Vo-1556 His HLP-2
I love you mama : but you don't mean me                 Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mama You Don't Mean Me No Good; New Orleans, 10 Aug. 1935; (94421-1) BB-B6072 CC-35
was off of whiskey : but you won't leave it             Oden, Jimmy; Sitting Down Thinking Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18796) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819
and see you baby : but you really got too               Pickett, Charlie; Let Me Squeeze Your Lemon; New York, 3 Aug. 1937; (62487-A) De-7707 RBF RF-9
never have no books But you get to thinking             Rachel, James Yank; Little Sarah; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (55597-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
Lord ain't but twice But you women all get              Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
the way you do But you going to want                    Rachel, James Yank; T-Bone Steak Blues; Memphis, 2 Oct. 1929; (56336-2) Vi-V38595 Rt RL-310
can read my letter : but you sure can't read            Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147601-1) Co-14407-D Yz L-1010
used to know me : but you just don't know               Rhodes, Walter; Leaving Home Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145359-2) Co-14289-D Rt RL-334
I gambled again today But you know if I                 Roland, Walter; Dices' Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15485-2) Ba-33343 RBF RF-12
gamble all the time But you know says I've              Roland, Walter; Dices' Blues; New York, 30 July 1934; (15485-2) Ba-33343 RBF RF-12
she calls my name But you know I never                  Roland, Walter; Big Mama; New York, 2 Aug. 1934; (15520-2) Ba-33282 RBF RF-12
hurt so bad mama : but you had another man              Shade, Will; I Packed My Suitcase, Started to the Train; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40312-1) Vi-21412 Rt RL-311
about : no other one but you Well mama told             Shaw, Allen (Hattie Hart); I Couldn't Help It; New York, 17 Sept. 1934; (15967-1) Vo-02844 OJL-21
to be my sugar : but you ain't sweet no                 Sluefoot Joe; Tootin' Out Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; (490-A) QRS-R7086 His HLP-17
about your rider, woman : but you just ought to         Sluefoot Joe; Tootin' Out Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; (490-A) QRS-R7086 His HLP-17
good old wagon : daddy but you done broke down          Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
good old wagon : daddy but you done broke down          Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
good old wagon : honey but you done broke down          Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
fordy : in the park But you a loving cold               Smith, Bessie; Take Me for a Buggy Ride; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152579-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
ain't nobody got it but you My coffee must              Smith, Bessie Mae; Sugar Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6167- ) Vo-1559 His HLP-2
can read my letters : but you sure can't read           Smith, Clara; Every Woman's Blues; New York, 28 June 1923; (81060-5) Co-A3943 VJM VLP-15
don't love no one but you When you come                 Smith, Clara; Play It a Long Time Papa; New York, 27 July 1923; (81154-2) Co-A3966 VJM VLP-15
She can cheat murder : But you just cheat : away        Smith, Clara; Mean Papa, Turn in Your Key; New York, 17 Apr. 1924; (81697-2) Co-14022-D VJM VLP-16
think : you are smart But you really : ain't worth      Spivey, Sweet Pease (Addie Spivey); Double Dozens; Chicago, 12 Aug. 1936; (90787-C) De-7204 AH-158
can get your number : but you can't go hear             Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
having your time now : but you got to die               Townsend, Henry; She's Got a Mean Disposition; Chicaco, 25 Feb. 1935; (85494-1) BB-B5966 Yz L-1030
to die some day But you going to need                   Townsend, Henry; She's Got a Mean Disposition; Chicaco, 25 Feb. 1935; (85494-1) BB-B5966 Yz L-1030
you a minute : oh but you won't behave You              Tucker, Bessie; Penitentiary; Memphis, 29 Aug. 1928; (45441-2) Vi-V38526 Fwy FJ-2801
didn't love no one but you Please baby please           Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Please Baby; Atlanta, 24 Oct. 1931; (405007-1) OK-8922 Mam S-3804
didn't we have fun : but you big legs is                Washboard Sam; Big Woman; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01885- ) BB-B6870 BC-10
it's champagne or wine But you would drink beer         Washboard Sam; Sophisticated Mama; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020814- ) BB-B7780 BC-2
you : nice and kind But you got to the                  Washboard Sam; I'm Goin' to St. Louis; Chicago, 5 Aug. 1940; (049370- ) BB-B8569 BC-10
hard : all my life But you wouldn't try : to            Washboard Sam; I'm Goin' to St. Louis; Chicago, 5 Aug. 1940; (049370- ) BB-B8569 BC-10
wasn't bothering your woman : but you had left her      Washboard Sam; Yes I Got Your Woman; Chicago, 5 Aug. 1940; (049374- ) BB-B8599 RBF RF-16
word of narrow-face means But you see it ain't          Washboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-142-4) Pm-12954 Her H-205
you one chance Nolan : but you would not leave          Welsh, Nolan; The Bridwell Blues; Chicago, 16 June 1926; (9727-A) OK-8372 Fwy FJ-2802
woman : ooo well well but you have your outside         Wheatstraw, Peetie; Devilment Blues; Chicago, 2 Nov. 1937; (91323-A) De-7422 Say SDR-192
me : ooo well well but you mistreats me all             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Devilment Blues; Chicago, 2 Nov. 1937; (91323-A) De-7422 Say SDR-192
I love you woman : but you always treat me              Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
steal my best woman : but you sure can't make           Williams, Joe; Someday Baby; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070486-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
little girl at home  But you have to go                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Early in the Morning; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016524- ) BB-B7302 RCA INT-1175
lemons on your shelf  But you know loving mama          Williamson, Sonny Boy; Until My Love Come Down; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020119- ) BB-B7576 RBF RF-14
know  He said yeah but you haven't paid your            Williamson, Sonny Boy; Insurance Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030856-1) BB-B8034 RCA INT-1088
you is so sweet : but you just won't be                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; My Little Machine; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (053002- ) BB-B8674 BC-3
to wear my jacket : but you want to wear                Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Last Chance Blues; Memphis, 1 Oct. 1929; (56316- ) Vi-V38593 Her H-205
go : you can stay But you'll come home : some           Glaze, Ruby (Blind Willie McTell); Lonesome Day Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71604-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
blackjack under your bed But you'll never catch me      Johnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339-A) De-7445 Sw S-1225;
Now you may go : but you'll come back some              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
snow begins to fall But you'll find another mule        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
me like a dog : but you'll be sorry you                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
did like your papa : but your papa wouldn't do          Arnold, Kokomo; The Twelves; Chicago, 18 Jan. 1935; (C-9671-A) De-7083 Say SDR-163
You's all right baby : but your line's too short        Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
see or smell nothing : but your doggone feet And        Bogan, Lucille; Pot Hound Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3462- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15
come to see you : but your woman is got                 Bogan, Lucille; Sweet Man, Sweet Man; New York, 1 Aug. 1934; (15506-2) Ba-33149 Rt RL-317
head to my feet But your arms around me                 Chatman, Bo; Ants in My Pants; New York, 5 June 1931; (404938-B) OK-8897 His HLP-5
baby can't you see But your juice baby : is             Chatman, Bo; Let Me Roll Your Lemon; New Orleans, 19 Jan. 1935; (87624-1) BB-B5861 Yz L-1034
a good time now : but your troubles will be             Clayton, Jennie; State of Tennessee Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40313-2) Vi-21185 Rt RL-322
always treated you kind But your ways and actions       Green, Lil; What Have I Done; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044976-1) BB-B8524 RCA LPV-574
You start in mooching : but your mooching been in       Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); We Sure Got Hard Times Now; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1930; (150273-1) Co-14558-D CC-36
Says I'm sorry lady : but your man has said             Hite, Mattie; Graveyard Dream Blues; New York, c. mid Nov. 1923; (70413) Pat-032014 VJM VLP-40
say you my friend : but your ways I just                Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028
a suck Well now but your milk is turning                Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-2) ARC-7-10-65 Yz L-1026
he needs a suck But your milk is turning                Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-3) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
only sack of dough But your life in misery              Jones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
going to want me : but your baby won't want             Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
come to see you : but your good mens got                McTell, Blind Willie; Writin' Paper Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40308-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005
I love you baby : but your ways I just                  McTell, Blind Willie; Savannah Mama; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14035-1) Vo-02568 Yz L-1005
to love you baby : but your good men got                McTell, Blind Willie; Savannah Mama; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14035-1) Vo-02568 Yz L-1005
you made your vow But your mistake-making : is all      Martin, Carl; Farewell to You Baby; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-877-1) OK-8961 Yz L-1016
wouldn't mind carrying you : but your daddy ain't got   Memphis Minnie; My Baby Don't Want Me No More; Chicago, 17 June 1937; (C-1936-1) Vo-03894 BC-1
come to see you : but your girl friend got              Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
blinds  Can't hear nothing : but your doggone best friend Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85487-1) BB-B5900 Yz L-1038
to see you mama : but your good man had                 Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); Fourth and Beale; Chicago, c. 12 Sept. 1929; (C-4338- ) Br-7138 His HLP-15
your eyes wide open : but you're sound asleep Bring     Johnson, Edith North; Nickel's Worth of Liver Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15558-A) Pm-12823 CC-37
you ain't fooling nobody but yourself And when I        Lee, Bertha; Mind Reader Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14736-1) Vo-02650 OJL-17
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