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1. Let me tell you how it will be,
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there's
one for you nineteen for me,
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'cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxm...an.
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2. Should five percent appear too small,
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be
thankful I don't take it all,
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'cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxm...an.
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If you drive a truck, I'll tax
the street,
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if
you try to fix it, I'll tax your seat.
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If you get too cold, I'll tax
the heat,
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if
you take a walk, I'll tax your feet : Taxman!
3. instrumental = verse 2, lines 1 & 2 +
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'cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxm...an.
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3. Don't ask me what I want it for (ah ah, Mr.
Wilson),
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if you
don't want to pay some more (ah ah, Mr. Heath),
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'cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxm...an.
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4. Now my advice for those who die (Taxman !)
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declare
the pennies on your eyes (Taxman !)
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'cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxm...an.
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and
you're working for no one but me. (Taxman !) ....
(The Beatles)