Sugaree
Grateful Dead
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When they come to take you down When they bring that wagon around When they come to call on you And drag your poor body down Just one thing I ask of you There's just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' 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 sewn up tight How come you lay awake all night long? Just one thing I ask of you There's just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' 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 know, 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 There's just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' 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 up now Sugaree I'll meet you at the jubilee And if that jubilee don't come Baby, I'll meet you on the run Just one thing I ask of you Just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' 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
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Written by: JEROME J. GARCIA, ROBERT C. HUNTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
"Sugaree" Song Origin"Sugaree" is a song by the rock band Grateful Dead. It was penned by long-term members Jerry Garcia (music) and Robert Hunter (lyrics).
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Release DateThe song "Sugaree" was first released on Jerry Garcia's first solo album "Garcia", which released on January 20, 1972.
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Recurring ThemeOne of the recurring themes in "Sugaree" is forgiveness. Lyrics such as "Just don't tell them that you know me" express a desire for absolution and sentiment of redemption.
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Grateful Dead PerformanceAlthough "Sugaree" was originally released as a Jerry Garcia solo project, the Grateful Dead band ended up adding it in their live performance lineup.
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Musical ArrangementThe musical arrangement of "Sugaree" is notable for the extensive guitar work. Jerry Garcia's intuitive and evocative playing is often highlighted in live performances of the song.
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Song Interpretation"Sugaree" is Robert Hunter’s most oblique and widely interpreted lyrics. Some believe that the song is about a man talking to a woman, and others believe it is about a conversation between a criminal and his conscience.
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Song LengthThe studio version of "Sugaree" is about 5 minutes long. However, live versions could last up to 20 minutes, often featuring extensive improvisational solos.
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Cover Versions"Sugaree" has been covered by several other artists, including Phish, Elizabeth Cook, and Rich Robinson.
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Place in Grateful Dead Legacy"Sugaree" remains one of the most beloved songs within the Grateful Dead discography, by the band and their fans (known as Deadheads).
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Personal ConnectionIn a 1993 interview, Robert Hunter mentioned that the song reminded him of Garcia, suggesting that there might be a deeper personal connection embedded within the lyrics.
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