Sugaree

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

When they come to take you down,

when they bring that (F)wag

on ’round,

when they come to call on you

and drag your poor bod y (F)down,

just one thing I (Dm)ask of you.

There’s just one thing for (F)me.

Please for get you (Dm)knew my name,

my (Bb)dar ling

Sug ar (F)ee.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(F)me.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(F)me.

When they come to take you down,

when they bring that (F)wag

on ’round,

when they come to call on you

and drag your poor bod y (F)down,

Just one thing I (Dm)ask of you.

There’s just one thing for (F)me.

Please for get you (Dm)knew my name,

my (Bb)dar ling

Sug ar (F)ee.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(F)me.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(F)me.

Well, shake it up now,

Sug ar ee.

I’ll meet you at the (F)ju

bi lee.

And if that ju bi lee

don’t come,

may be I’ll meet you

on the run.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(F)me.

Shake it, shake it, Sug ar ee.

Just don’t tell ’em that you (Bb)know

(C)me.

Sugaree — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sugaree" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “Sugaree”

What key is "Sugaree" by Grateful Dead played in?
Sugaree is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sugaree"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sugaree" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sugaree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sugaree"?
"Sugaree" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sugaree"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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