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 losing weight and turnin' 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 Now, the pace we're livin' 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 losing weight and turnin' mighty pale 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 I'm as 'bout 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 losing weight and turnin' mighty pale Looks like I've got a tiger by the tail