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'm a 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 as a lamb Just the kind to fit my dreams and plans But 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 Well, I'm a losing weight and a turning mighty pale And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail Well, every night you drag me where The bright lights are found There ain't no way to slow you down Well 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 Well, I'm a losing weight and a turning mighty pale It looks like I've got a tiger by the tail