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.



Don't ask me what i want it for

If you don't want to pay some more

'cause i'm the taxman, yeah, i'm the taxman



Now my advice for those who die

Declare the pennies on your eyes

'cause i'm the taxman, yeah, i'm the taxman

And you're working for no one but me