If You Can't Take It [Then Don't Dish It]

[Verse 1]
(G)
I’ve seen you throwing stones from a mile away,
(D)
Actin' like you own every word you say.
(Em)
But when the tables turn, and you're under fire,
(C)
You run for cover, can’t stand the heat or the pyre.

[Chorus]
(G)
If you can’t take it, then don’t dish it out,
(D)
Don’t throw the shade if you can't go without doubt.
(Em)
You play the game but you fold so fast,
(C)
If you can't take it, better leave it in the past.

[Verse 2]
(G)
You set the rules, but you don’t play fair,
(D)
Dealin' out pain like you just don’t care.
(Em)
But when it’s comin’ back, you feel the sting,
(C)
Karma’s a river, and you’re drowning in the ring.

[Chorus]
(G)
If you can’t take it, then don’t dish it out,
(D)
Life ain't a one-way street, without a doubt.
(Em)
What goes around is bound to bite,
(C)
If you can't take it, don’t step into the fight.

[Bridge]
(Em)
It’s easy to judge when you’re up so high,
(G)
But every fall starts with a prideful lie.
(D)
You wanted the throne, but now you see,
(C)
A king can’t hide when he's caught in hypocrisy.

[Chorus]
(G)
If you can’t take it, then don’t dish it out,
(D)
Stand by your words or live in doubt.
(Em)
'Cause every jab, every little slight,
(C)
Comes back to haunt you deep in the night.

[Outro]
(G)
So here’s my advice, take it or leave,
(D)
Respect’s a treasure you’ve yet to achieve.
(Em)
If you can't take it, better walk away,
(C)
'Cause what you give is what you’ll pay.

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Writer: Songsmith