[Verse 1] You're in for surprise You're in for a shock In London town streets When there's darkness and fog When you least expect me And you turn your back I'll attack [Verse 2] I smile when I'm sneaking Through shadows by the wall I laugh when I'm creeping But you won't hear me at all [Chorus] All hear my warning Never turn your back On the ripper [Verse 3] You'll soon shake with fear Never knowing if I'm near
I'm sly and I'm shameless Nocturnal and nameless Except for "The Ripper" Or if you like "Jack The Knife" [Solo] [Verse 4] Any back alley street Is where we'll probably meet Underneath a gas lamp Where the air's cold and damp I'm a nasty surprise I'm a devil in disguise I'm a footstep at night I'm a scream of the fright [Chorus] All hear my warning Never turn your back On the ripper The ripper The ripper