Mack The Knife
Bobby Darin Lyrics

Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
The shark, who is actually a person, is very dangerous and has sharp teeth.

And it shows them pearly white
His teeth are so clean and shiny that they are visible to everyone.

Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, babe
MacHeath is only armed with a small knife.

And he keeps it, ah, out of sight
MacHeath hides his knife from plain sight.

You know when that shark bites with his teeth, babe
When MacHeath uses his knife, it causes a lot of damage and pain.

Scarlet billows start to spread
Blood spills and spreads after MacHeath uses his knife.

Fancy gloves, oh, wears old MacHeath, babe
MacHeath is always dressed well and wears gloves to cover any evidence.

So there's never, never a trace of red
MacHeath takes great care to leave no evidence behind after using his knife.

Now on the sidewalk, huh, huh, whoo sunny morning, un huh
On a sunny morning, there is a dead body lying on the sidewalk.

Lies a body just oozin' life, eek
The body is still alive but barely holding on to life.

And someone's sneakin' 'round the corner
Someone is lurking around, possibly the culprit.

Could that someone be Mack the Knife?
The artist suspects that MacHeath might be responsible for the crime.

There's a tugboat, huh, huh, down by the river don'tcha know
Down by the river, there is a tugboat.

Where a cement bag's just a-drooppin' on down
A bag of cement is being slowly dropped into the river.

Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear
The cement is being used to sink something heavy in the river.

Five'll get ya ten, old Macky's back in town
The artist is certain that MacHeath is back in town.

Now did ya hear 'bout Louie Miller? He disappeared, babe
Louie Miller, who disappeared, is rumored to have crossed paths with MacHeath.

After drawin' out all his hard-earned cash
Louie Miller withdrew all his money before disappearing.

And now MacHeath spends just like a sailor
MacHeath is spending a lot of money now.

Could it be our boy's done somethin' rash?
The artist is wondering if MacHeath is responsible for Louie Miller's disappearance.

Now Jenny Diver, ho, ho, yeah, Sukey Tawdry
Jenny Diver and Sukey Tawdry are mentioned as people who may be in danger.

Ooh, Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Miss Lotte Lenya and Lucy Brown are also mentioned as possible targets of MacHeath's violent tendencies.

Oh, the line forms on the right, babe
There is a line forming to see the dangerous MacHeath.

Now that Macky's back in town
Since MacHeath is back, people are lining up to see him.

I said Jenny Diver, whoa, Sukey Tawdry
The singer is repeating the names of the women who might be in danger.

Look out to Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Miss Lotte Lenya and Lucy Brown are again mentioned as possible targets of MacHeath.

Yes, that line forms on the right, babe
The lineup to see MacHeath continues to grow.

Now that Macky's back in town
Since MacHeath is back, people are now taking interest in him.

Look out, old Macky's back
The artist is warning the listeners to be careful now that MacHeath is back in town.