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.