[Verse 1: Robert Palmer, (B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton)]
Let me tell you how it will be (Taxman)
There's one for you, nineteen for me (Taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 2: Robert Palmer, B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton, (B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton)]
Should five percent appear too small (Taxman)
Be thankful I don't take it all (Taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Bridge: Robert Palmer, B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton]
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

[Guitar Solo: Robert Palmer]
Taxman

[Verse 3: Robert Palmer, (B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton)]
Don't ask me what I want it for (Taxman, Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more (Taxman, Mr. Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
[Verse 4: Robert Palmer, (B.J. Nelson, Curtis King & Fonzi Thornton)]
And 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)