Pick A Pocket Or Two lyrics

FAGIN

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

Let's show Oliver how it's done, shall we, my dears?

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

Who says crime doesn't pay?

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

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 & BOYS

We have to pick-a-pocket or two!

• Artist:Oliver! (Musical)