Oh the shark has pretty teeth, Dear

And he shows them pearly white

Just a jacknife has Macheath, Dear

And he keeps it out of sight.



When the shark bites through his victim

Scarlet spreads amongst the green

But white gloves wears our Macheath, Dear

And the blood is never seen.



Seven children and their grandpa

In the fire near old Soho

Who's that creeping aound the corner?

Doesn't speak and doesn't know.



Solly Silverstein has vanished

Likewise other rich young men

And Macheath has all their money

Try and prove it if you can.



Sookey Tawdry, Jenny Diver Polly Peachum, Lucy Brown

Oh the line forms on the right, Dear

Now that Mackie's back in town.



Oh the shark has pearly teeth, Babe

And he keeps them in his face

Just a jacknife has Macheath, Babe

Keeps it in a different place.