Written by: Harrison
Recorded: 20, 21, 22 April; 21 June 1966
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Geoff Emerick
Released: 5 August 1966 (UK)
Available on:
Revolver
Anthology 2
George Harrison: vocals, lead guitar
John Lennon: backing vocals
Paul McCartney: backing vocals, lead guitar, bass
Ringo Starr: drums
One, two, three, four, one, two
Let me tell you how it will be.
There’s one for you, nineteen for me,
‘Cos I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman.
Should five percent appear too small,
Be thankful I don’t take it all.
‘Cos 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 you seat.
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat.
If you take a walk I’ll tax your feet.
Taxman!
‘Cos I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman.
Don’t ask me what I want it for,
(Ha ha Mister Wilson)
If you don’t want to pay some more
(Ha ha Mister Wilson)
‘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.