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

Taxman

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

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

Oh, taxman
Oh ah, taxman
Oh, taxman