I've got a tiger by the tail, it's plain to see I won't be much when you get through with me Oh, I'm losing weight and I'm turning mighty pale Well, looks like I've got a tiger by the tail Well, I thought the day I met you, you were meek as a lamb Just the kind to fit my dreams and plans Now the pace we're living takes the wind from my sails And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail I've got a tiger by the tail, it's plain to see I won't be much when you get through with me
Oh, I'm losing weight and I'm turning mighty pale Well, it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail Well, every night you drag me where the bright lights are found Oh, there ain't no way to slow you down Oh, I'm about as helpless as a leaf in a gale And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail I've got a tiger by the tail, it's plain to see I won't be much when you get through with me Oh, I'm losing weight and I'm turning mighty pale Looks like I've got a tiger by the tail