Get Up, Jake
The Band · The Brown Album [1969]
Get up, Jake, t's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Now, me and Jake
We work down on the river on the ferry "Baltimore"
And when Jake don't rise up in the mornin'
People lined up all along the shore
Get up, Jake, t's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Crap game will take you to the cleaners
Rye whiskey to the grave
River Woman don't you come no closer
'Cause me and Jake got no time to save, oh, oh
Get up, Jake, t's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Dirty Dan he came up from Savannah
Carried a mean streak in his eye
Now, him and Jake both wanted Annabella
I guess one man here has got to die
Get up, Jake, it's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-dyin'
Annabelle's cryin' and it's all for you
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Now, me and Jake
We work down on the river on the ferry "Baltimore"
And when Jake don't rise up in the mornin'
People lined up all along the shore
Get up, Jake, t's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Crap game will take you to the cleaners
Rye whiskey to the grave
River Woman don't you come no closer
'Cause me and Jake got no time to save, oh, oh
Get up, Jake, t's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-lyin'
You tell me that you're dyin', but I know it's not true
Dirty Dan he came up from Savannah
Carried a mean streak in his eye
Now, him and Jake both wanted Annabella
I guess one man here has got to die
Get up, Jake, it's late in the mornin'
The rain is pourin' and we got work to do
Get up, Jake, there's no need a-dyin'
Annabelle's cryin' and it's all for you
Get Up, Jake
The Band's 1969 recording 'Get Up, Jake' stands as a quintessential example of their signature sound, blending rock energy with a distinctively folk-inflected rhythm. Featured on the critically acclaimed *The Brown Album*, the track showcases the group's mastery of tight harmonies and driving instrumentation, characteristic of their work during the late 1960s. The song captures the band's ability to weave together complex arrangements with a raw, authentic performance style that defined their era. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the collaborative spirit and musical depth that earned them a revered place in rock history alongside peers like Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones.