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