Nervous Breakdown

(album: Never To Be Forgotten - 1962)

I'm a-having 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-having a nervous breakdown

Well, I went to see my doctor just the other day
And I've 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-traipsing all over town
After giving you a physical check
I've come to the conclusion you're a total wreck"

I'm a-having 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-having a nervous breakdown

I've made up my mind I'd better change my ways
My shattered nerves have seen better days
No more girls for a week or 2
No more running 'round with the usual crew
No more movies or staying out late
My baby have to find herself another date

I'm a-having 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-having a nervous breakdown