- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Mack the Knife |
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TTBB Choir Piano Accompaniment | |
Scoring: |
TTBB Choir + Piano |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0199506 |
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Price:
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$2.99
First purchase must contain a minimum of 5 prints.
Includes prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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Pages: |
14 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear, and he shows them pearly whites. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Mark Hayes |
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Pages: |
14 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
TTBB Choir Piano Accompaniment | |
Scoring: |
TTBB Choir + Piano |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0199506 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate swing feel |
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Metronome: |
h = 80 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1928 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0199506 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear, and he shows them pearly whites. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The TTBB choir + piano edition of “Mack the Knife” is in Bb major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout. A first purchase of this title must include at least 5 prints.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the TTBB choir + piano score for “Mack the Knife” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this TTBB choir + piano arrangement include?
The TTBB choir + piano arrangement of “Mack the Knife” is written for TTBB choir and piano. The score includes separate parts for two tenor, baritone and bass, allowing a choir to perform it with an accompanist. 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 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Mack the Knife” by Mark Hayes is offered as a TTBB choir + piano arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Bobby Darin. The original music is by Kurt Weill. The arrangement spans 14 pages.
It's scored in Bb major. The tempo is moderate swing feel, at around 80 BPM. It's written for TTBB Choir and Piano Accompaniment. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Swing. Musicnotes offers 105 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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