I'm a-havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown 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 went to see the doctor just the other day I got to tell you what he 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 I've come to the conclusion you're a total wreck I'm a-havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown 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 No more guys for a week or two No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew No more movies or stayin' out late My baby's got to find himself another date I'm a-havin' a nervous breakdown A mental shakedown I'm havin' a nervous breakdown I'm havin' a nervous breakdown I'm havin' a nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown I'm havin' a nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown A nervous breakdown