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-