One, two, three, four

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 percent 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 feat



Taxman

'Cause I'm the taxman

Yeah I'm the taxman



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)

'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