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1962 Broadway
Oliver! the Musical - You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two Lyrics
The song was written by Lionel Bart.
FAGIN (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.
FAGIN (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.
FAGIN (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.
FAGIN:
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.
FAGIN (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.
FAGIN:
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
FAGIN AND BOYS:
We have to pick-a-pocket or two!
Rum Tum Tum
FAGIN (spoken):
Just do everything you see Dodger and Charlie do.
Make 'em your models, my dear -- especially Dodger --
He's going to be right little... Bill Sikes!
Tell me my dear, you see my hankerchief?
See if you can take it from me without
my noticing -- like you saw the others do.
Rum-tum-tum,
Rum-tum-tum
Pom-pom-pom
Pom-pom-pom
Skiddle-eye-tye
Tee-rye-tye-tye
Tee-ruppa-tuppa-ruppa-tum-tum
You've got to pick a pocket or two!
You've got to pick a pocket or two!
Other Songs: Oliver! the Musical Lyrics
1962 Broadway
Oliver! the Musical Lyrics
SYNOPSIS
Food, Glorious Food
Oliver!
I Shall Scream
Boy for Sale
That's Your Funeral
Where Is Love?
Consider Yourself
You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two
It's a Fine Life
I'd Do Anything
Be Back Soon
Oom-Pah-Pah
My Name
As Long as He Needs Me
Who Will Buy?
Reviewing the Situation
Oliver! (Reprise)
As Long as He Needs Me (Reprise)
Reviewing the Situation (Reprise)
Finale
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