Let me tell you how it will be There's one for you, nineteen for me 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, the taxman Should five per cent appear too small Be thankful I don't take it all 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah 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 the taxman Don't ask me what I want it for If you don't want to pay some more 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, the taxman Now my advice for those who die taxman Declare the pennies on your eyes taxman 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, the taxman And you're working for no one but me.