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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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I've got a tiger by the tail,
G
G

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it's plain to see
A
A

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I won't be much when you
D
D

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get through with me

Oh, I'm losing weight and
G
G

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I'm turning mighty pale
A
A

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Well, looks like I've got a

tiger by the tail
D
D

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Verse 2


Well, I thought the day I met you,
G
G

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you were meek as a lamb
A
A

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Just the kind to fit my
D
D

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A
A

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dreams and plans
D
D

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Now the pace we're living takes
G
G

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the wind from my sails
A
A

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And it looks like I've got a

tiger by the tail
D
D

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Verse 3

D
D

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I've got a tiger by the tail,
G
G

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it's plain to see
A
A

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I won't be much when you
D
D

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get through with me

Oh, I'm losing weight and
G
G

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I'm turning mighty pale
A
A

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Well, it looks like I've got a tiger by
Interlude 1

the tail
D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 4
Eb
Eb
6

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Well, every night you drag me where
Ab
Ab
4

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the bright lights are found
Bb
Bb

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Oh, there ain't no way
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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to slow you down
Eb
Eb
6

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Oh, I'm about as helpless
Ab
Ab
4

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as a leaf in a gale
Bb
Bb

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And it looks like I've got

a tiger by the tail
Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 5

A
A

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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I've got a tiger by the tail,
Ab
Ab
4

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it's plain to see
Bb
Bb

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I won't be much when you
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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get through with me
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Oh, I'm losing weight and
Ab
Ab
4

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I'm turning mighty pale
Bb
Bb

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Looks like I've got a tiger by
Outro 1

the tail
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Bb
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Eb
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6

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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Bb

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I've Got A Tiger By The Tail by The Derailers is Eb major.

The primary chords used in I've Got A Tiger By The Tail are Eb, Ab, Bb, E, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Bb, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I've Got A Tiger By The Tail is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I've Got A Tiger By The Tail using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I've Got A Tiger By The Tail. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Derailers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add I've Got A Tiger By The Tail to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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