Rockwell

Released: January 30, 1984

Songwriter: George Harrison

Producer: Rockwell Curtis Anthony Nolen

[Intro]
And you're working for no one but me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 1]
Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me

[Hook]
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 2]
Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all

[Hook]
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 3]
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 take a walk, I'll tax your feet
Taxman

And you're working for no one but me

[Hook]
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 4]
Don't ask me what I want it for
(Taxman, Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more
(Taxman, Mr. Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 5]
Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes

[Hook]
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

[Verse 3]
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 take a walk, I'll tax your feet
Taxman

Could you pay your taxes?

And you're working for no one but me

[Hook]
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Could you pay your taxes?

Kennedy William Gordy (born May 15, 1964), better known by his stage name Rockwell, is a former American musician and singer-songwriter who was signed to the Motown label.

To avoid the appearance of nepotism, he secured his record deal without his father’s knowledge. Motown actually came up with the name Rockwell and the young Gordy agreed to the change because he believed he “rocked well.”

In 1984, Rockwell released his biggest hit single, “Somebody’s Watching Me”, featuring childhood friend Michael Jackson, who was also signed to Motown, on guest vocals (notably in the chorus lyrics), and Jermaine Jackson singing back-up. “Somebody’s Watching Me” became a Gold-certified million-selling #2 smash hit in the US, while also peaked at #6 in the UK. Additionally, it held #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart for five weeks. Follow-up singles underperformed, however, with single “Obscene Phone Caller” being Rockwell’s only other Top 40 single. This follow-up single reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rockwell soon ended his musical career with Motown.

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