Mack the knife

from Jazz Hunters by Jazz Hunters

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

€1 EUR or more
Buy the Full Digital Album
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Includes unlimited streaming of Jazz Hunters via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 5 days

Purchasable with gift card

€10 EUR or more

lyrics

Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, dear
And he keeps it, ah, out of sight

You know when that shark bites with his teeth, babe
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though, wears old MacHeath, dear
So there's never, never a trace of red

On the sidewalk, sunny morning, un huh
Lies a body just oozin' life,
Someone's sneakin' 'round the corner
Could that someone be Mack the Knife?

There's a tugboat, huh, down by the river don'tcha know
Where a cement bag's just a-drooppin' on down
Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear
Five'll get ya ten, old Macky's back in town

Now did ya hear Louie Miller? Disappeared, babe
After drawin' out all his hard-earned cash
And now MacHeath spends just like a sailor
Could it be our boy's done somethin' rash?

Now Jenny Diver, oh, Sukey Tawdry
Ooh, Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Yeah, the line forms on the right, babe
Now that Macky's back in town

credits

from Jazz Hunters, released September 2, 2020

license

about

Jazz Hunters Zaragoza, Spain

Jazz Hunters is a street band based in Spain heavily influenced by the early jazz music with a repertoire from hot jazz, New Orleans music. Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Wynton Marsalis, Fats Domino, Tuba Skinny or the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are some of our references. ... more

contact / help

Contact Jazz Hunters

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Jazz Hunters, you may also like:

Last Call
by Gentlemen & Gangsters

supported by 4 fans who also own “Mack the knife”

Good for swing dance redroadstar1990
go to album
The Melody That Follows Me
by Glenn Crytzer's Secluded Seven

supported by 4 fans who also own “Mack the knife”

Glenn Crytzer gathered a cadre of great jazz musicians for the dual purpose of bringing joy to their audience and income to the out-of-work performers. This album exudes so much goodwill, merriment and musicality! It's not just a great album, it's also a remarkable recording considering each of the "secluded seven" recorded their parts individually, yet they sound so tight. Go pick up your copy! It will make you so happy! Jeudi
go to album
Just Jivin'
by Savoy Satellites

supported by 4 fans who also own “Mack the knife”
go to album
Fernweh
by Marbin

A collection of jazz standards from this Chicago artist recalls the genre’s swing era, with waltzing rhythms and skipping guitars. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 12, 2021
go to album
Wise Eyes of the Elders
by T.K. Blue

T.K. Blue has assembled an all-star cast for this fiery trad jazz work out, the spotlight on his searing sax work. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 14, 2023
go to album
Meet Tetel
by Tetel Di Babuya

Brazilian singer Tetel Di Babuya delivers smoky vocal jazz performances on her new LP. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 25, 2022
go to album
Oud Vibrations: East Meets West With Ahmed Abdul Malik And Chick Ganimian
by Fingertips

featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 9, 2016
go to album