Cats - Mack The Knife

Now I have to say, even though this is one of my favourite songs, not many people know it. Soooo Iv'e written down the lyrics for you. (Aren't I nice?)
It's about a loan shark and how he gets his money back. It reminded me of Macavity so much.

Oh that shark has, pretty teeth dear.
And he shows 'em, pearly white.
Just a jack knife, has Mackeith dear.
And he keeps it, way out of sight.

When that shark bites with his teeth, dear
Scarlet billows begin to spread
Fancy white gloves has Mackeith dear
So theres never, never a trace of red.

On a sidewalk, one sunday morning.
Lies a body, oozing life.
Someone sneaking 'round that corner.
Could that someone perhaps, perchance be Mack The Knife?

On a tugboat, on the river going slow.
A cement bag, is dropping down.
You know that cement, is for the weight dear.
You can make a large bet, that bums in town.
(Yeah he's in town)

My man Louis Miller, he split the scene babe.
After drawing out all the bread from his stash.
Now Mack he spends like a sailor.
Do you suppose this guy he did, something rash?

Old Satchmo, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darrin
Did this song nice, Lady Ella too.
They all sang it, with so much feeling
That old blue eyes, he aint gonna add nothing new.
(Oh yes you do)

But with this big, fat band, jumping behind me,
Swinging hard, Jack,(Thats Jimmy Frank) I know I cant lose.
When I tell you, all about Mack the Knife babe
Its an offer, you can never refuse.

We got Patrick Williams, Bill Miller playing that piano.
And this wonderful great big band, bringing up the rear.
All these bad cats, in this band now.
They make the greatest sound, youre ever gonna hear.

Oh Sookie Taudry (Sookie Taudry), Jenny Diver (Jenny Diver), Polly Peachum (I knew her well), Miss Lulu Brown.

Hey the line forms, on the right dear.
Now that Mackeith (Oh Mackeith)
Yeah that bum is back (Oh that bum he's back)
Now Im gonna tell you what I think you should do (What should I do?)
Youd better lock your doors, and call the law.
Because Mackeith, he's come back in town.
Look out Old Macky is back!

Category:

Film & Animation

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• Ellie1811
• Jellicle
• Cats
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• Musical
• Mack
• Knife
• Macavity
• Rat
• Pack
• Frank
• Sinatra
• Andrew
• Lloyd
• Webber

[perryscheese]

what a waste of time xxxxxxxxxxxx

[Ellie1811]

If you dont like the video, don't watch it, and certainly dont resort to posting nasty things. There are plenty of people out there who enjoy my videos, and I make these for them. Please keep your opinions to yourself in future.

[CatsFanVidListing]

There are a lot of psychopath-Macavity videos out there and this is a very refreshing change of pace from them. It suits the debonair side of Macavity that couples his malicious side as mentioned in the poem. And it doesn't hurt, of course, that the video is very well put together. The movements don't always match the music, but there are quite enough of parts that do to make the video flow really well.

[demeterlol]

Something about this song reminds me of Bobby Derin...but what?

[MercuryTheJellicle96]

Great Job! Fits Mac amazingly well xD

[bryanCire2010]

BIEBER!!!!!!!!



[rudalisa2]

Thanks for lyrics... I do really like this song... I did listen to many different performances in many different languages. Thanks for your Lyric... I have fun comparing translations...

[34thstreetman]

This song wasn't in the show. Why do people like to create false history all the time?

[xXmysterykitXx]

Oooooooh, I luv this soo much!! It's the perfect match to Mac! <333

[LookInMyCrystalBall]

@brianthomas100 have you seen the sequel? It's bloody amazing.

[bluemonday02]

this video affiliates a great song with the greatest musical ever! love it!

[brianthomas100]

Great song ruined by HORRIBLE musical!!! Only palatable thing Webber ever did was Phantom of the Opera...but he's going to ruin that too with his sequel thank you for ruining musical theater Sir Andrew!

[patyno]

Bloody Brilliant!!