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

It's 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 never could do no wrong.

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

Just one thing I ask of you

It's 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.

Well in spite of all you've 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.

Just one thing I ask of you

It's 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.

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.

Just one thing I ask of you

It's 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.

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.