Annotation
His hands were quick, his fingers strong.
It stung a little but not for long.
And those who thought him a simple clod
Were soon reconsidering under the sod,
Consigned there with a friendly prod
From Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Annotation last modified on 2016-05-17 15:17 UTC.
Relationships
| lyricist and composer: | Stephen Sondheim |
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| part of: | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street |
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Recordings
| Date | Title | Attributes | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| recordings | ||||
| 1979 | The Ballad of Sweeney Todd: His Hands Were Quick, His Fingers Strong... | Stephen Sondheim | 0:41 | |
| 2000-05 | The Ballad of Sweeney Todd (His Hands Were Quick, His Fingers Strong...) | live | Stephen Sondheim | 0:43 |