I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown
mental shakedown
I see my hands how they shiver
See my knees how they quiver
My whole body's in a jitter
I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown

Well, I went to see my doctor just the other day
And I'm got to tell you what the man had to say
Well, he said, "Hey boy, you just gotta slow down
You can't keep a traipsin' all over town
After givin' you a physical check
 [bad word] to the conclusion you're a total wreck"

I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown
mental shakedown
I see my hands how they shiver
See my knees how they quiver
My whole body's in a jitter
I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown

I've made up my mind, I'd better change my ways
My shattered nerves have seen better days
Well, no more girls for a week or two
No [bad word] #39; 'round with the usual crew
No more movies or stayin' out late
My baby, have to find herself another date

I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown
mental shakedown
I see my hands how they shiver
See my knees, how they quiver
My whole body's in a jitter
I'm a havin' a nervous breakdown