- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Mack the Knife |
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Instruments: |
Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
180 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0134104 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1928 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0134104 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The Grammy Awards Record of the Year 1958-2011 |
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What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Mack the Knife” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Mack the Knife” is written for voice, treble clef instrument and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Mack the Knife” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Mack the Knife” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Mack the Knife” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin is available as a beginner notes arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Kurt Weill. It includes 2 pages of music. The original key is C major.
The tempo is around 180 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano. This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Cabaret style category.
This song is available in 105 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It's featured in The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper).
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