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)