Mack The Knife

by Bobby Darin
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Lyrics

Oh, the (C6)shark has

pret ty (Dm)teeth, dear,

and he (Dm7)shows them

pear ly (C6)white.

Just a (Am7)jack knife

has Mac (Dm7)heath, dear,

and he keeps it

out of (C6)sight.

When the (C6)shark bites

with his (Dm)teeth, dear,

scar let (Dm7)bil lows

start to (C6)spread.

Fan cy (Am7)gloves, though,

wears Mac (Dm7)heath, dear,

so there’s not a

trace of (C6)red.

On the (C6)town.

Mack The Knife — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Mack The Knife" by Bobby Darin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Mack The Knife”

Can I learn "Mack The Knife" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mack The Knife" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
What key is "Mack The Knife" by Bobby Darin played in?
Mack The Knife is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mack The Knife"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mack The Knife" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Mack The Knife"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mack The Knife"?
"Mack The Knife" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mack The Knife"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mack The Knife" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Mack The Knife"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mack The Knife" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.