Sugaree
The Grateful Dead * Track #12 On Steal Your Face
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Sugaree by The Grateful Dead
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Jerry Garcia & Robert HunterAbout
“Sugaree” first appeared in 1972 on Garcia’s solo album. It makes references to an earlier song also called Sugaree. It’s a song about co-conspiration, forgiveness, and self sacrifice for love.
Sugaree Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When they come to take you down
When they bring that wagon 'round
When they come to call on you
And drag your poor body down
[Pre-Chorus]
Just one thing I ask of you, is just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling Sugaree
[Chorus]
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
[Verse 2]
You thought you was the cool fool
And never could do no wrong
You had everything sewed up tight
How come you lay awake all night long?
[Pre-Chorus]
Just one thing I ask of you, is just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling Sugaree
[Chorus]
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
[Verse 3]
Well, in spite of all you gained
You still had to stand out in the pouring rain
One last voice is calling you
And I guess it's time you go
[Pre-Chorus]
Just one thing I ask of you, is just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling Sugaree
[Chorus]
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
[Bridge]
Well shake it up now, Sugaree
I'll meet you at the Jubilee
If that Jubilee don't come
Maybe I'll meet you on the run
[Pre-Chorus]
Just one thing I ask of you, is just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling Sugaree
[Chorus]
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it, Sugaree
Just don't tell them that you know me
Sugaree Q&A
Who wrote Sugaree's ?
Sugaree was written by Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter.
Who produced Sugaree's ?
Sugaree was produced by The Grateful Dead.
When did The Grateful Dead release Sugaree?
The Grateful Dead released Sugaree on Sat Jun 26 1976.
What did The Grateful Dead say about "Sugaree"?
Co-writer Robert Hunter shared in the All Good Things liner notes:
‘Sugaree’ was written soon after I moved from the Garcia household to China Camp. People assume the idea was cadged from Elizabeth Cotten’s ‘Sugaree,’ but, in fact, the song was originally titled ‘Stingaree,’ which is a poisonous So...