What is Pretty Polly, say?

Pretty Polly, say is a Broadway song from The Beggar's Opera.

What show is Pretty Polly, say from?

Pretty Polly, say is from The Beggar's Opera, a Broadway musical.

Who wrote Pretty Polly, say?

Pretty Polly, say was composed by John Gay with lyrics by John Gay.

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Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Pretty Polly, say. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC.

Pretty Polly, say

from The Beggar's Opera Original (1750)

Pretty Polly, say is a song from The Beggar's Opera. Sing Pretty Polly, say alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Credits

Composed by: John Gay
Lyrics by: John Gay
Position: Act 1, Song 14 of 18

Characters

Characters who perform this song:

Macheath

from The Beggar's Opera

Polly Peachum

from The Beggar's Opera

From the show

Pretty Polly, say appears in The Beggar's Opera.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pretty Polly, say?: Pretty Polly, say is a Broadway song from The Beggar's Opera.
What show is Pretty Polly, say from?: Pretty Polly, say is from The Beggar's Opera, a Broadway musical.
Who wrote Pretty Polly, say?: Pretty Polly, say was composed by John Gay with lyrics by John Gay.
Can I sing Pretty Polly, say at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Pretty Polly, say. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC. Request an invite.

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