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I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
lyrics and chords

These country classic song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

I've Got a Tiger by the Tail lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, it one of Buck Owens' novelty songs. You can have a lot of fun picking and singing this classic, it's easy to learn.

I've Got a Tiger by the Tail

I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
by Buck Owens
 
C                       C7                 F
I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see
  G7                                      C  G7
I won't be much when you get through with me
           C                     C7             F
Well I'm a losing weight and I'm turning mighty pale
G7                                 C
Looks like I've got a tiger by the tail
 
                         C7           F
Well I thought the day I met you were meek as a lamb
G7                                 C      
Just the kind to fit my dreams and plans
C                  C7               F
Now the pace we're livin' takes the wind from my sails
       G7                                 C
And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail
 
repeat #1
                     C7                F
Well every night you drag me where the bright lights are found
G7                             C   
There ain't no way to slow you down
C            C7            F
I'm about as helpless as a leaf in a gale 
       G7                                 C
And it looks like I've got a tiger by the tail
 
repeat #1

 

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Classic Country Music Lyrics home | Buck Owens lyrics

Buck Owens and Harland Howard teamed up to write this novelty song that became a hit for Buck. It has chords simple enough that all of us can play and enjoy it. Click on the Pure Country Music banner below for a good selection of Buck's cds. Print I've Got a Tiger by the Tail lyrics and chords, it will be entertaining for you and your listeners.

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