“Taxman” is a song written by George Harrison and released as the opening track on the Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver. Its lyrics attack the high levels of progressive tax taken by the British Labour government of Harold Wilson.
According to George “‘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.”
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Artist: The Beatles
Album: Revolver
Released: 1966
Taxman – Lyrics
One, two, three, four (for you, nineteen for me)
One, two (one, two, three, four)
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, car)
I’ll tax the street
(If you try to sit, sit)
I’ll tax your seat
(If you get too cold, cold)
I’ll tax the heat
(If you take a walk, walk)
I’ll tax your feet
Taxman
‘Cause I’m the taxman
Yeah, I’m the taxman
Don’t ask me what I want it for
(Ha, ha, Mr. Wilson)
If you don’t want to pay some more
(Ha, ha, Mr. Heath)
‘Cause I’m the taxman
Yeah, I’m the taxman
Now my advice for those who die
(Taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes
(Taxman)
‘Cause I’m the taxman
Yeah, I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me (Taxman)