"Taxman" Is A Song Written By George Harrison And Released As The Opening Track On The Beatles' 1966 Album Revolver. Its Lyrics Attack The High Levels Of Progressive Tax Taken By The British Labour Government Of Harold Wilson. Paul's Guitar Solo Utilises What Pollack Describes As "fast Triplets Exotic Modal Touches And A Melodic Shape Which Traverses Several Octaves And Ends With A Breathtaking Upward Flourish". Everett Considers That McCartney's Solo Is In The Same Dorian Mode Adapted By Harrison In Love You To. In 1987 Harrison Stated "I Was Pleased To Have Paul Play That Bit On 'Taxman'. If You Notice He Did Like A Little Indian Bit On It For Me."Ian MacDonald Praised McCartney's Contributions To The Song Saying His Guitar Solo Was "outstanding" And His Bass Part Was "remarkable".