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Taxman - The Beatles

Album: Revolver

genre: Hard Rock Psychedelic Rock Rock

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Hrmm!

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1,2,3,4

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

Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don’t take it all
Cos 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

Taxman!
Cos I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman

Don’t ask me what I want it for (Aahh Mr. Wilson)
If you don’t want to pay some more (Aahh Mr. Heath)
Cos I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
Cos I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

And you’re working for no one but me
Taxman!

 

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Lyrics added by Isabelle P.

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George Harrison stated: "'Taxman' was when I first realised that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes. It was and still is typical."
Song details
  • Publishing: Northern Songs
  • Co-Production: George Martin
  • Recording: EMI Studios, London
  • Composition: George Harrison
  • Vocals: George Harrison
  • Interpolates: Pac-Man by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Revolver" is the only studio album from The Beatles opened with a George Harrison song.