TAXMAN
(Harrison)
1966


Revolver showed that the Beatles now had a third highly capable songwriter 
in their midst.  "Taxman" was written when George, by now in the highest 
possible tax bracket, found out how much of his income was taken in tax 
payments by the British Government.  George sings, "one for you, nineteen 
for me".  In pre-decimal curency, a pound was made up of 20 shillings.  For 
every pound the Beatles earned, they paid 19 shillings and three pence (96p) 
in income tax.



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 to 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, taxman


'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the txman


Don't ask me what I want it for
(Ah ah Mr Wilson)
If you don't to pay some more
(Ah ah Mr Heath)
'Cause I'm the tax man, yeah I'm the taxman


Now my advise 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)