Taxman
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D7 D7/9+ D7
Let me tell you how it will be
D7 D7/9+ D7
There's one for you nineteen for me
C7 G7/9+ D7
'Cos I'm the taxman Yeah I'm the taxman
D7 D7/9+ D7
Should five percent appear too small
D7 D7/9+ D7
Be thankful I don't take it all
C7 G7/9+ D7
'Cos I'm the taxman Yeah I'm the taxman
D7
If you drive a truck I'll tax the street
C7
If you try to fix it I'll tax your seat
D7
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat
C7 D7/9+ D7
If you take a walk I'll tax your feet TAXMAN! (solo)
C7 G7/9+ D7
'Cos I'm the taxman Yeah I'm the taxman
D7 D7/9+ D7
Don't ask me what I want it for (ah ah, Mr. Wilson)
D7 D7/9+ D7
If you don't want to pay some more (ah ah, Mr. Heath)
C7 G7/9+ D7
'Cos I'm the taxman Yeah I'm the taxman
D7 D7/9+
Now my advice for those who die
D7 D7/9+
Declare the pennies on your eyes
C7 G7/9+
Cause i'm the taxman, yeah, i'm the taxman
F7 D7
And you're working for no one but me
G7/9+ D7
Taxman. (Solo)
Solo:
E|-------------------------------------------------10-----------------------|
B|----------------------------------6-8-8b10r--6----------8p6-8p6-6v--------|
G|--------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--------------7-----7-------------7b--7--|
D|--------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-----------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------10-|
B|-----------------------------------------6b8--6-----6---6---6b8--6--------|
G|--6h7p6\4-4h6p4\2--0h2-/4/5-/7-----7-------------7----7-------------7-----|
D|--------------------------------0-----0-----------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
----------------- Acordes -----------------
C7 = X 3 2 3 1 X
D7 = X X 0 2 1 2
D7/9+ = X 5 4 5 6 X
F7 = 1 3 1 2 1 1
G7/9+ = X X 5 4 6 6
How to play Taxman
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.