Mack The Knife
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics

Oh the shark has pretty teeth, Dear
The dangerous criminal has many skills to catch his prey.

And he shows them pearly white
The criminal's methods are attractive and irresistible.

Just a jacknife has Macheath, Dear
Macheath is a notorious criminal with only a knife for weaponry.

And he keeps it out of sight.
Macheath hides his weapon to trick his opponents.

When the shark bites through his victim
The criminal's skills are fully displayed when he captures his prey.

Scarlet spreads amongst the green
The evidence of the criminal act is highly visible and recognizable.

But white gloves wears our Macheath, Dear
Despite his murderous nature, Macheath seems to avoid any bloodstains.

And the blood is never seen.
Macheath seems to conduct his criminal acts in a way that hides the evidence.

Seven children and their grandpa
A group of innocent and defenseless people are victims of a dangerous criminal act.

In the fire near old Soho
The criminal act has utterly devastated the community.

Who's that creeping aound the corner?
There is a sense of impending danger and uncertainty.

Doesn't speak and doesn't know.
The criminal mind is silent, and their thinking is unclear.

Solly Silverstein has vanished
The criminal has recently committed another act, and evidence is accessible.

Likewise other rich young men
The criminal has targeted wealthy businessmen, who appear to be easy targets.

And Macheath has all their money
Macheath has robbed many innocent victims of their wealth for personal gain.

Try and prove it if you can.
The criminal's ability to hide his cruel intentions is remarkable.

Sookey Tawdry, Jenny Diver Polly Peachum, Lucy Brown
Several questionable individuals known for their unconventional lifestyles and behavior.

Oh the line forms on the right, Dear
There are more criminals arriving in town, and their actions will eventually lead to more victims.

Now that Mackie's back in town.
The arrival of Macheath brings a sense of danger and dread to the community.

Oh the shark has pearly teeth, Babe
The criminal is highly skilled, and their abilities are remarkable.

And he keeps them in his face
The criminal's skills are well-maintained and highly effective.

Just a jacknife has Macheath, Babe
Macheath relies solely on his trusty knife weapon to commit criminal acts.

Keeps it in a different place.
To avoid detection, Macheath often hides his weapon in an unexpected place.