I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown I see my hands how they shiver See my knees how they quiver My whole body's in a jitter I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown Well, I went to see my doctor just the other day And I'm got to tell you what the man had to say Well, he said, "Hey boy, you just gotta slow down You can't keep a traipsin' all over town After givin' you a physical check I've come to the conclusion you're a total wreck" I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown I see my hands how they shiver See my knees how they quiver My whole body's in a jitter I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown I've made up my mind, I'd better change my ways My shattered nerves have seen better days Well, no more girls for a week or two No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew No more movies or stayin' out late My baby, have to find herself another date I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown I see my hands how they shiver See my knees, how they quiver My whole body's in a jitter I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown