- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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Mack the Knife |
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Voice Ukulele C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Ukulele/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
84 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0129706 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear, and he shows them pearly white. |
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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 #: |
MN0129706 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear, and he shows them pearly white. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The ukulele leadsheet edition of “Mack the Knife” is in C 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.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the ukulele leadsheet 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 ukulele leadsheet arrangement include?
The ukulele leadsheet arrangement of “Mack the Knife” is written for voice, ukulele and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin is a ukulele leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Kurt Weill. This edition includes 2 pages of music.
It's written in C major. The tempo marking is moderately, in 2, around 84 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Ukulele and C Instrument.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Show/Broadway. This song is available in 105 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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