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"Taxman" is a track by the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver, written by lead guitarist George Harrison with lyrical input from John Lennon. The song served as the opening track on the album and marked an important moment in Harrison's development as a songwriter within the group, helping to establish him alongside the Lennon-McCartney songwriting dominance. It represented the band's first topical song and initial political musical statement.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song criticizes the high progressive tax rates imposed in the United Kingdom under the Labour government, specifically addressing the significant tax burden the Beatles faced on their earnings.
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