(One, two, three, four,)
(One, two...)
Let me tell you how it will be:
That'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 feet.
Taxman!
'Cause I'm the taxman;
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
Don't ask me what I want it for
(Ha ha, Mister Major!)
If you don't want to pay some more.
(Ha ha, Mitternicht!)
'Cause I'm the taxman;
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
If I reduce it down, you'll see:
(Ha ha, Boris Yeltsin!)
I can get back more with the VAT.
(Ha ha, Mister Bush!)
'Cause I'm the taxman;
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
If you get a hat (hat),
I'll tax your hat.
If you get a pet (pet),
I'll tax your cat.
If you wipe your feet (feet),
I'll tax the mat.
If you're overweight (weight),
I'll tax your fat.
Now my advice to 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...
'Cause I'm the taxman;
Yeah, I'm the taxman...!