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 [guitar solo] 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