Taxman
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D7
[Verse 1]
D7 D7#9
Let me tell you how it will be
D7 D7#9
There's one for you and nineteen for me
C7 G7
'Cause I'm the taxman, yes, I'm the taxman
[Verse 2]
D7 D7#9
Should five per cent appear too small
D7 D7#9
Just be thankful I don't take it all
C7 G7
'Cause I'm the taxman, yes, I'm the taxman
[Middle]
D7
(Now dig this)
D7 D7
If you drive a truck, I'll tax the street
D7 C7
If you try to fix it, I'll tax your seat
D7 D7
If you get too cold, I'll tax the heat
D7 C7
If you take a walk (now this is awful). I'll tax your feet
D7
'Cause I'm the taxman
[Verse 3]
D7 D7#9
Now don't ask me what it's for
D7 D7#9
If you don't wanna pay, pay some more
C7 G7
'Cause I'm the taxman, yes, I'm the taxman
[Verse 4]
D7 D7#9
Now my advice for those who die
D7 D7#9
Beware of the pennies on your eyes
C7 G7
'Cause I'm the taxman, yes, I'm the taxman
F A D7
And you're working for me and no one but me
[Outro]
D7
The taxman is rough
D7
He come and get you any time he wanna
D7
Do you believe he come and get your old lady?
D7
That taxman is a blip
How to play Taxman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.