Grateful Dead - Sugaree

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
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know 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 could do no wrong
Had everything sewed up tight. How come you lay awake all night long
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know 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
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
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know 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
Well shake it up now Sugaree, I'll meet you at the jubilee
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know 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
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me

[@jennypederson]

A great friend of mine passed a few hours ago and he loved this song and The Grateful Dead. Rip Kevin Mckinstry. You are and Were such an amazing man and friend. I love you and you will always be in my heart n soul.

[@carlrobinson6559]

This might be the the best sugaree I've ever heard, love the laid back vibe and the comments attached to dead songs you find on KZbin are always enlightening, cheers for your insights folks 🙏👍

[@adeleupton9121]

I could listen to this song over and over, love it!

[@russellhollingsworth1626]

Adele Upton I love it 2 lc 5;9

[@doctorlickabush1780]

same with me .doc.

[@amandamorris2213]

Love this tune!! One of my all-time favs from the Dead!!

[@nunh]

I think this was their best - love it!

[@ronkinard5372]

Such a sweet song when experienced live, I miss the band! Jerry's loss was tragic and he is sorely missed! This was truly a great song to see ;^p

[@Nickblanchettemusic]

this song has never not picked me up when i was bummed out

[@howdyjed]

one of the Dead's best. and that is saying a whole lot.

[@ckhanson81]

Sweet Sickly, beautiful song..thanks

[@ChocolateSoldier95]

Jerry Garcia, the epicly telented guru of music and the rest of the Dead, their music transcends genre and never dies.

[@josiespringfield4808]

Great song.

[@cherylbudzek1312]

Great song i love the greatful dead

[@paul_wj_lee]

one of those songs that just makes you smile because you have to. maybe it's the song, or maybe it's the memories. at least we're all smiling. smiling... hahahaha goddamnit it has been a good life so far

[@gregor6922]

❤

[@judyleasugar97]

I read they never played a verse exactly the same way twice. Probably why the song is always interesting no matter how many times you hear it. Well, great lyrics too.

[@ColdSmokes]

I cant agree more...every single "episide" of the same song is very different...but still the same....I know you get it. Cheers

[@brokenangel634]

my mom used to sing me and my siblings to sleep with this song, as well as motorcycle mama

[@carlmccumber]

love it.

[@nightcoreconscious6449]

It starts with Elizabeth Cotten's greatgrandson making up a song called Shake Sugaree; then Fred Neil's "I've got a secret" (The lord and me couldn't shake off Sugaree) and this song over a 20 year period.

[@ONETTH]

this version is amazing.

[@Bvmbi]

i heard this song somewhere and tried to shazam it and it didnt pop up for me. i am so thankful i finally found it (: i love this song so much

[@uradragon]

I was lookin to listen to this and by god here it is. thanks

[@uradragon]

thanks for posting/and the lyrics too! good stuff here

[@JasonMatthews]

by far my favorite version of Sugaree!

[@JasonMatthews]

Rotterdam, Holland 5/11/1972

[@bornfreesix]

this is song is so beautiful :)

[@riotgrrrlove]

To me this song is about how she's always running from something even if it's just herself who she's running from and he loves her and hopes to see her throughout her journey but doesn't want to be or can't be dragged into it

[@margaretwilkie3637]

Love this slower tempo version! ❤

[@josiespringfield4808]

Awesome song

[@dianapeterson3162]

+Josie Springfield It is :)

[@nicksimon4536]

Hell yeah, burning a nice one...

[@ttaylorfaithh]

yeah yeha!!!

[@jamescnix]

beautiful voice, jg

[@traceysakals6359]

I haven't heard this in years.

[@esme8608]

yup,

[@JAYSLANG77]

song is about ole Jerry worried about people telling on him.....old smooth cat..luv it up....

[@wowsdeath]

Bought a Grasteful Dead shirt at Wal-Mart for 7.50 the other night :D

[@beadsandbraids]

For those wanting to know. This song was from Jerry Garcia's first solo album called " Garcia" 1972 Its on other compilation albums now, too. Garcia plays all instruments except Bill Kreutzmann on drums

[@Voetistasneua]

This is wonderful. Was it release before or after they toured Europe? I can certainly pick up on the vibes of Europe '72 in this one. Btw, one of my favorite recordings of them was on that tour, the take on China Cat Sunflower done in Paris.

[@raelawrencemusic]

🌟🌎🌟

[@tbisone]

the song is addressed to a pimp who is about to get arrested. The wagon coming for him is the police. Forget you knew my name refers to the prostitute saying don't rat me out. In spite of all you gained (illegally) he's still out in the rain Jubilees are considered places of redemption and thus she hopes they may meet there in the future

[@jencam3]

I was close, was thinking someone who'd gotten too strung out being reminded to not bring their friends down with them.

[@MrBanjo1977]

She's the bands drug, god bless you sugaree

[@jhooper5548]

This is hands down, the best version of this song, anyone got more info on it?

[@jazbo52]

@MissTerri1979 please how do you know thisare u sure i must know what is he singing about best song ever recorded

[@robielv]

great song.. genius >?

[@spuntvd]

Today i went to Red Rocks here in Colorado, i didnt know that they were playing, but in the parking lot, it smelled like weed everywhere and you could see people snorting coke and rolling up joints everywhere, all hippies with dreadlocks and stuff, And they were all like, Wazzuuup bro this is gettin inteeeense brooo, lol it was awsum

[@ponyryan]

Lyrics aren't 100%; however, I can forgive this transgression because this song is way awesome, and this is a great version. Thanks for the great post!

[@kimberlylongman8299]

Awesome song although it makes me cry

[@josiespringfield4808]

+kimberly longman Hey you I know you just lost this subscription. I am helping I know Dino is your arch enemy

[@kimberlylongman8299]

Josie Springfield Yes he is

[@josiespringfield4808]

kimberly longman Oh you have no idea

[@kimberlylongman8299]

Dak Lamerbusch Oh so true.

[@josiespringfield4808]

kimberly longman I agree

[@Lil-Bit]

Beginning reminds of Led Zep's "Down By the Seaside"

[@theemergencyexits]

this will be the next song i learn i promise

[@nightcoreconscious6449]

Additionally, you might want to ask Robert Hunter, who heard the first 2 songs and got an idea to expand the story. It's not about somebody they knew. It's just a story song.

[@willemritsma41]

The spirit of garcia

[@mateusdomingues1964]

Cujo Lovers

[@MrHoppybunny]

Unfortunately no other film ever had the ear to add this amazing song. But apparently Stephen King mentioned this song in the book, so of course it was added!

[@raoulduke2820]

Oh lordy me

[@am4ber1]

god i miss you jerry garcia!!! :D

[@spokanada78]

i think this song is for jerrys mistress.something i read.funny how all these years later we learn something new. everyday.

[@paul_wj_lee]

This song is about when two strangers meet at a bar. Make a beautiful connection. Realize it wont last the night. "Please forget my name."

[@nicholaosmiller2793]

I am way into your perception of this "Please forget my name"

[@violetciong7593]

That's why it's better to experience music WITHOUT drugs, genius...

[@kimberlylongman8299]

This song is really really sad

[@heyjunky]

Good breakup song.

[@stephenmoore3892]

Thought you was the cool fool, never could do no harm.

[@alexbarryart]

this is my favorite version

[@skugors]

I think this song is about the two of them committing something illegal. While she is about to be picked up, he wants her not to rat him out, but to take the guilt upon herself only. Actually, he is giving up on her and sacrificing her ... is interested only in staying free - it is a no win situation.

[@OldSkoolASMR]

;)

[@connermorris4008]

what version is this? so i can know forever

[@stephenrdade]

I'm sorry but that's like saying "how dare you disrespect the nation of Ireland by getting drunk there" the Dead are great high or not high, being high doesn't make them any better, but they sure as hell make being high way better, just because you forget something doesn't mean you didn't enjoy it

[@dairylandbogurt]

She didn't say she didn't enjoy it :P She just can't remember enjoying it

[@coffeecoffee25]

@theemergencyexits Didja get it, yet? It's in E.

[@MissTerri1979]

@thomasbschannizzle and, what is it about????

[@olemankidd]

does anyone know where this is from? what live venue or year or album haha this version?

[@amir-zt8mu]

noodles and company

[@MrHoppybunny]

Shhhh

[@butchermachine]

@jennypederson, RIP Kevin Mckinsntry

[@josiespringfield4808]

These lawyers are corrupt

[@MrBanjo1977]

did they do an acoustic version of this song?

[@tenaka18]

what's the meaning of this verse? "Well shake it up now Sugaree, I'll meet you at the jubilee, if the jubilee don't come i'll meet you on the run" can someone help me out to understand it?

[@dianneinwhittier]

Sounds like the cops are ready to bust down the door..

[@vauxhall908]

lol

[@theemergencyexits]

@coffeecoffee25 i almost got it, i have one part that is a little hard but i will post a response video asap

[@reforest4fertility]

Check out Sonny Boy Williamson -- Keep It to Yourself for a plausible answer.

[@MichaelSmith-gn5fh]

Where did you get the idea that this was the original studio version off Jerry's first album?

[@MrBiasella22]

DEAD

[@bcri]

yo yo ma ?

[@Lipe1313x]

Stephen King and Cujo brought me here.

[@alexdelgiudice1]

@thomasbschannizzle lets hear what you think it is about and ill tell you

[@WaRollingThunder]

its about a black dancer

[@sirronald69]

* * * * *

[@stonerminmcjoe]

Its about my ex, how you know her? xD

[@NickBigsmoke]

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