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D7 Taxman Solo D7 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman 3 Don't ask me what I want it for (ah ah, Mr Wilson) If you don't want to pay some more (ah ah, Mr Heath) 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman 4 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. 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