Ive got a tiger by the tail, its plain to see
I wont be much when you get through with me
Well, Im losing weight and Im turnin mighty pale
Looks like Ive 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
Now, the pace were livin takes the wind from my sails
And it looks like Ive got a tiger by the tail
Ive got a tiger by the tail, its plain to see
I wont be much when you get through with me
Well, Im losing weight and Im turnin mighty pale
Looks like Ive got a tiger by the tail
Well, every night you drag me where the bright lights are found
There aint no way to slow you down
Im as bout as helpless as a leaf in a gale
And it looks like Ive got a tiger by the tail
Ive got a tiger by the tail, its plain to see
I wont be much when you get through with me
Well, Im losing weight and Im turnin mighty pale
Looks like Ive got a tiger by the tail