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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In spite of all you gained
Let's stand out in the pouring rain
One last voice, it calls to you
Yes, it's time to go
(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
I said, shake it up now, Sugaree
I'll meet you at the jubilee
(And if that jubilee don't come
I'll mix you up some hot buttered rum)
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