[IN (spoken)]
You see, Oliver...
[sung] In this life, one thing counts
In the bank, large amounts
I m afraid these don t grow on trees,
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys,
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
Large amounts don t grow on trees.
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[IN (spoken)]
Let s show Oliver how it s done, shall we, my dears?
[sung] Why should we break our backs
Stupidly paying tax?
Better get some untaxed income
Better to pick-a-pocket or two.
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
Why should we all break our backs?
Better pick-a-pocket or two.
[IN (spoken)]
Who says crime doesn t pay?
[sung] Robin Hood, what a crook!
Gave away, what he took.
Charity s fine, subscribe to mine.
Get out and pick-a-pocket or two
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
Robin Hood was far too good
He had to pick-a-pocket or two.
[IN]
Take a tip from Bill Sikes
He can whip what he likes.
I recall, he started small
He had to pick-a-pocket or two.
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
We can be like old Bill Sikes
If we pick-a-pocket or two.
[IN (spoken)]
Stop thief!
Dear old gent passing by
Something nice takes his eye
Everything s clear, attack the rear
Get in and pick-a-pocket or two.
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
Have no fear, attack the rear
Get in and pick-a-pocket or two.
[IN]
When I see someone rich,
Both my thumbs start to itch
Only to find some peace of mind
We have to pick-a-pocket or two.
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys
You ve got to pick-a-pocket or two.
[BOYS]
Just to find some peace of mind
[IN AND BOYS]
We have to pick-a-pocket or two!
Enjoy!!!!