I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see

And I won't be much when you get through with me

I'm losing weight and turning mighty pale and it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail



Now I've thought the day I met you you were meek as a lamb

Just the kind to fit my dreams and plans

But now the pace we're living takes the wind from the sails

And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail

I've got a tiger by the tail...

[ guitar ]

Now every night you drag me where the bright lights are found

There ain't no way to slow you down

And 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 looks like I've got a tiger by the tail