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

You thought you was the cool fool

And never could do no wrong

Had everything sown up tight

How come you lay awake all night long?

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

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

Please forget you know my name