Shake Sugaree
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Intro
Eb6/E Eb G Em G Dadd9 G
[Verso 1]
G
Got a little secret
G
I ain't gonna tell
C C7
I'm going to heaven in a ground pea shell
C Eb G Em
Oh lordie me didn't I shake sugaree
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
[Verso 2]
G
Pawned my watch
G
Pawned my chain
C C7
Pawned everything that was in my name
C Eb G Em
Oh lordie me didn't I shake sugaree
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
[Verso 3]
G
I'm going sailing
G
In a wooden shoe
C C7
Looking for a star I can tell my troubles do
C Eb G Em
Oh lordie me didn't I shake sugaree
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
[Verso 4]
G
I pawned my horse
G
Pawned my plow
C C7
Pawned everything even my old milk cow
C Eb G Em
Oh lordie me didn't I shake sugaree
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
[Ponte]
G G C C7
C Eb G Em
G Dadd9 G
[Verso 5]
G
Got a little secret
G
I ain't gonna tell
C C7
I'm going to heaven in a ground pea shell
C Eb G Em
Oh lordie me didn't I shake sugaree
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
G Dadd9 G
Everything I got is down in pawn
How to play Shake Sugaree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb6/E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.