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 losin' weight and a turnin' mighty pale Looks like I 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 we're livin' takes the wind from my sail And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail. (repeat chorus) Every night you drag me Where the bright lights are found There ain't no way to slow you down I'm about as helpless as a leaf in a gale And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail. (repeat chorus)