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 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, 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 taxman Don't ask me what I want it for (taxman Mr. Wilson) If you don't want to pay some more (taxman Mr. Heath) 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman Now my advice for those who die Declare the pennies on your eyes 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman And you're working for no one but me Taxman.