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Mack The Knife

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[Verse 1]
        C                Dm
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth dear
       G7                C
And he shows 'em, pearly white
       Am                Dm
Just a jack knife has Macheath dear
       G7                  C
And he keeps it way out of sight
[Verse 2]
          C                    Dm
When that shark bites with his teeth, dear
        G7                C
Scarlet billows begin to spread
      Am                Dm
Fancy gloves though has Macheath dear
           G7                      C
So there's never, never a trace of red
[Verse 3]
       C                    Dm
On the sidewalk, one Sunday morning
       G7           C
Lies a body, oozin' life
          Am                  Dm
Someone's sneaking 'round the corner
           G7                  C
Could that someone be Mack the knife
[Verse 4]
       C                    Dm
From a tugboat, on the river going slow
    G7                      C
A cement bag is dropping on down
         Am                     Dm
You know that cement is for the weight dear
        G7                      C
You can make a large bet Mackie's back in town
[Verse 5]
        C                     Dm
Look at Louis Miller, he dissappeared, dear,
      G7              C
After drawing out his cash
       Am                  Dm
Now Macheath spends like a sailor
       G7                      C
Do you suppose our boy, he's done something rash...

Mack The Knife chords and lyrics

Free chords for Mack The Knife by Louis Armstrong. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Mack The Knife Chords by Louis Armstrong

Learn how to play Mack The Knife by Louis Armstrong with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mack The Knife chords”, “Mack The Knife guitar chords”, or “Louis Armstrong Mack The Knife chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mack The Knife chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mack The Knife lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G7, Am, A.

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Is "Mack The Knife" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mack The Knife" by Louis Armstrong with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Louis Armstrong below.

What key is "Mack The Knife" in?

The chords for "Mack The Knife" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, G7, Am, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.