Landlord knocking at my door saying son you can't live here no more
He smiled and said I hope you understand
You see I live a life of luxury and if you can't afford to pay me
I guess I'll have to find somebody else who can
So I said won't you give me something, don't leave me here with nothing
Won't you give me something for free
You see I've had a rough time lately, I've been kicked around, gone crazy
Won't you give me something for free
Taxman knocking at my door saying son, you got to give me some more
He smiled at me and then held out his hand
You see this ain't a free country you know, now it's time to pay me what you owe
Now dig down deep and give me all you can
So I said won't you give me something, don't leave me here with nothing
Won't you give me something for free
I've lost everything that I own and it's through no fault of my own
So won't you give me something for free
Taxman said son, no can do, my hands are tied, I don't make the rules
Landlord turned his head and walked away
I tried to live my life an honest man, now the time has come to make my stand
So I'm gonna take back all I can today
So I said won't you give me something, I ain't leaving here with nothing
Won't you give me something for free
I've been through breakups, I've had breakdowns
I've been shook up, I've been shot down
So won't you give me something for free