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Shake Sugaree chords by
Rhiannon Giddens
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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G

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C
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D
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Verse 1
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Have a little song,

won't take long
C
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Sing it right, once or twice

Oh Lordy me,
G
G

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didn't I shake sugaree?
D
D

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Everything I got is done
G
G

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and pawned
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Everything I got is done and pawned
Verse 2
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Pawn my watch, pawn my chain
C
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Pawn everything that was in my name

Oh Lordy me,
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D
D

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didn't I shake sugaree?
D
D

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Everything I got is done
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G

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and pawned
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D

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Everything I got is done and pawned
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G

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Verse 3


Pawn my chair, pawn my bed
C
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Ain't got nowhere to lay my head

Oh Lordy me,
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G

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didn't I shake sugaree?
D
D

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Everything I got is done
G
G

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and pawned
D
D

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Everything I got is done and pawned
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G

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Verse 4


Pawn my tobacco, pawn my bike
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Pawn everything that was in my sight

Oh Lordy me,
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didn't I shake sugaree?
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Everything I got is done
G
G

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and pawned
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D

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Everything I got is done and pawned
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Verse 5


Have a little secret, ain't gonna tell
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I'm goin' to Heaven in a brown pea shell

Oh Lordy me,
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G

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didn't I shake sugaree?
D
D

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Everything I got is done
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G

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and pawned
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D

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G
G

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Everything I got is done and pawned
Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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Have a little secret, ain't gonna tell
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I'm goin' to Heaven, and it ain't gone

Oh Lordy me,
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G

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didn't I shake sugaree?
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D

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Everything I got is done
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G

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and pawned
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D

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Everything I got is done
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and pawned
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Everything I got is done and pawned
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Am

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shake Sugaree by Rhiannon Giddens is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Shake Sugaree are Bb, Eb, F, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, F, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shake Sugaree is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shake Sugaree using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Shake Sugaree. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Rhiannon Giddens.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shake Sugaree to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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