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Sugaree

by Grateful Dead

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Chords & Lyrics, etc.
Version
1
Created by
Bagus
Created
9/2/2025
Updated
9/2/2025
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Sugaree in E

B                 E

When they come to take you down

B                    E

When they bring that wagon 'round

B                 E

When they come to call on you

B                       E

And drag your poor body down

F#m              C#m

Just one thing I ask of you,

A            E

Just one thing for me

B                 C#m

Please forget you knew my name,

   A           E

My darling Sugaree

B                 E

Shake it, shake it sugaree,

C#m                          A     E

Just don't tell them that you know me

B                 E

Shake it, shake it sugaree,

C#m                          A     E

Just don't tell them that you know me

You thought you was the cool fool

Never could do no wrong

You had everything sewed up tight.

How come you lay awake all night long?

Well in spite of all you gained

You still have to stand out in the pouring rain

One last voice is calling you

And I guess it's time you go

Well shake it up now Sugaree,

I'll meet you at the jubilee

And if that jubilee don’t come,

Maybe I’ll meet you on the run

(The very last time only)

C#m                           A    E  B

Just don't tell them that you know-oh me