I take the tiger by the tail
Take the bull by the horns
Look the bear right square in the eye
But when it comes to a girl like you, I'll get kinda shy.

I'm just as strong as the ox
Just as smart as the fox
Not a mill that I haven't been through
But when you're standin' close to me, I don't know what to do.

It's kinda silly I must admit
To let you scare me right out of my wits
But when your eyes look into mine
Well, all I can see it's a danger sign.

I take the tiger by the tail, take the bull by the horns
Look the bear right square in the eye
And one of these days just wait and see, a wild cat I will be
I'll pick up and carry you off and take you home with me.


I shake a rattle on a snake
Eat a crocodile cake
Lock an elephant's trunk up tight
But when it's time to hold your hand, I'm a sorry sight.

It's kinda silly I must admit
To let you scare me right out of my wits
But when your eyes look into mine
Well, all I can see it's a danger sign.

I take the tiger by the tail, take the bull by the horns
Look the bear right square in the eye
And one of these days just wait and see, a wild cat I will be
I'll pick up and carry you off and take you home with me...