Music For Taxman
It’s April 15th….and the taxman cometh.
So, what can you do?
You gotta pay him. That's what you do.
Here in the states we pay approximately 15%-35% of your income toward taxes. The sad thing is that everyone here complains about it, when actually they should be thankful that we pay such a low rate as compared to global tax rates.
If I’m correct, our Danish friends pay the highest income tax in the world with it’s top-taxed citizens paying about 68% of their hard earned crowns. Their basic tax rate begins at 42%.
Belgium is up there too, with approximately 50% in taxes and Australia’s 47% right in there.
So, what does this have to do with music? Money. Lot’s of songs have been written about money and I thought that I’d throw a few at you along with some of their catchy lyrics.
THE BIG MONEY
Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson
Big money goes around the world
Big money underground
Big money got a mighty voice
Big money make no sound
Big money pull a million strings
Big money hold the prize
Big money weave a mighty web
Big money draw the flies
THE MONEY SONG
Words by monty python
I've got ninety thousand pounds in my pyjamas,
I've got forty thousand french francs in my fridge.
I've got lost of lovely lire,
Now the Deutschemark's getting dearer,
And my dollar bills would buy the Brooklyn Bridge.
Chorus: There is nothing quite as wonderful as money,
There is nothing quite as beautiful as cash.
Some people say it's folly,
But I'd rather have the lolly,
With money you can ma-ake a splash.
Finale: There is nothing quite wonderful as money,
(money,money,money,money)
MONEY’S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION
Words by simply red
I been laid off from work my rent is due
My kids all need brand new shoes
So I went to the bank to see what they could do
They said son looks like bad luck got a hold on you
Money’s too tight to mention
I can’t get an unemployment extension
Money’s too tight to mention
HAPPY TAX DAY!
