Coversong originally made famous by The Beatles
Written by George Harrison and released as the opening track on the Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver.
Verse:
D7 D7#9 D7
Let me tell you how it will be
D7 D7#9 D7
There’s one for you nineteen for me
C7 G7#9 D7
‘Cos I’m the taxman Yeah I’m the taxman
Verse:
Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don’t take it all
‘Cos I’m the taxman Yeah I’m the taxman
D
If you drive a truck I’ll tax the street
C
If you try to fix it I’ll tax your seat
D
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat
C D
If you take a walk I’ll tax your feet TAXMAN!
C G7#9 D
‘Cos I’m the taxman Yeah I’m the taxman
Verse:
Don’t ask me what I want it for (ah ah, Mr. Wilson)
If you don’t want to pay some more (ah ah, Mr. Heath)
‘Cos I’m the taxman Yeah I’m the taxman
Now my advice for those who die (TAXMAN!)
Declare the pennies on your eyes (TAXMAN!)
‘Cos I’m the taxman Yeah I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me
From the album Flaming Napalm Globs