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 try to walk, I'll tax your feet Don't ask me what I want it for If you don't want to pay some more '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