Taxman

Song ratings

Rating	Comments	Author	Date
		Daniel Boneschansker	October 18, 2008
		d bestwhkibb	January 1, 2008
	A classic of cutting satire. The "declare the pennies on you eyes" line (which I understand was actually contributed by John) is one of the cleverest lyrics in rock music. Guitars and backing vocals excel. Curiously, this song sounds awful when listened to with headphones (on my CD version, anyway) as the overdubbed guitar and vocal parts give the track a very fragmented sound.	Bruce Beatlefan	March 28, 2006

Lyrics

Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman

Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman

If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.

Don't ask me what I want it for
If you don't want to pay some more
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me.

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