Lyrics

Taxman
Words & Music by Rick Nielsen
Published by Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.

As recorded by Tim Branom

You work hard, you make money
There ain't no one in this world that can stop you
You work hard, you went hungry
Now the taxman is out to get you

You worked hard
And you slaved and slaved for years
Break your back, sweat a lot, Well it's just not fair

Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, yeah
Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, a run-in yeah yea

He hates you, he loves money
And he'll steal your #$#! and think that it's funny
Like the Beatles, he ain't human
Now the taxman is out to get you

You worked hard
And you slaved and slaved for years
You played
And you played and played for years

Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, yeah
Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, a run-in yeah yeah

Guitar Solo

You work hard, you make money
There ain't no one in this world that can stop you
You work hard, you went hungry
Now the taxman is out to get you

You worked hard
And you slaved and slaved for years
Break your back, sweat a lot, Well it's just not fair

Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, yeah
Taxman, Mr. Thief
Is looking for a run-in, a run-in yeah yeah yeah

Taxman, Mr. Thief (Watch his diamonds shining)
Is looking for a run-in, yeah
Taxman, Mr. Thief (Watch his diamonds shine)
Is looking for a run-in, a run-in yeah yeah yeah