[Verse 1: Jerry Garcia]
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: Jerry Garcia]
Just one thing I ask of you
Just one thing for me
Please forget you knew my name, my darling
Sugaree

[Chorus: Jerry Garcia]
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: Jerry Garcia]
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: Jerry Garcia]
Just one thing I ask of you
Just one thing for me
Please forget you knew my name, my darling
Sugaree
[Chorus: Jerry Garcia]
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

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 3: Jerry Garcia]
You know in spite of all you gained
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: Jerry Garcia]
Just one thing I ask of you
Just one thing for me
Please forget you knew my name, my darling
Sugaree

[Chorus: Jerry Garcia]
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
[Instrumental Bridge]

[Bridge: Jerry Garcia]
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: Jerry Garcia]
Just one thing I ask of you
Just one thing for me
Please forget you knew my name, my darling
Sugaree

[Chorus: Jerry Garcia]
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

[Instrumental Outro]