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

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Just one thing I ask of you
Just one thing for me
Please forget you knew my name

My darling, Sugaree

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


You thought you was the cool fool
And never would do no wrong

You had everything sewed up tight
How come you lay awake all night long


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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


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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

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