Taxman

George Harrison

The Beatle's album Revolver begins with a song written by George Harrison titled Taxman. In this, Harrison is rebelling against British taxes, whereby over time, he figured that most of their earnings went to taxes. The lyrics of this song give you an idea of marginal tax rates in Britain in the 1960s. It was recorded on April 21 and 22, and May 16, 1966.

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,

(ha ha Mr. Wilson)

If you don't want to pay some more,

(ha ha 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.

NOTE: All lyrics contained herein are ©©Copyright Northern Songs.

Billy Joel and the Notch Problem

Billy Joel, Movin' out (Anthony's song)
...
You ought-a know by now
You can pay Uncle Sam with the overtime
Is that all you get for your money?
And if that's what you have in mind
Then that's what you're all about
Good luck movin up cause I'm movin out