Now if you ever loved somebody
More than they love you
You'll know what I'm talking about
'Cause if you ever loved somebody
More than they love you
You're the one that always loses out

Now when you call her on the phone
And she hangs up on you
What can you do when you love her
Sit tight and hold your peace
You know you can't complain
'Cause if you do she'll leave you for another

You've got to take it
You've got to take it

Be a man, understand
You've got to take it

Now when you see her one day
Out with another guy
And nothing you can do but grieve
Now don't say a word
She'll pretend she hasn't heard
And you love her much to much to ever leave
You've got to take it
You've got to take it

Just be cool, that's the rule
You've got to take it

You've got to take it
You've got to take it

Now I know you wanna cry
Feels like you wanna die
Yes I know that all these things are true
Don't imagine I don't understand
'Cause I'll tell you son and man
Many many times I've felt the same way too

You've got to take it
You've got to take it

Don't get mad, don't be sad
You got to take it

Be a man, understand
You've got to take it