When all around you seem against you You're a square peg in a round hole Somebody trying to rope and fence you Here's a bit of advice you should know When I'm starting to boil - going out of my head I remember the words my daddy said [Chorus:] Don't get mad - get even. It's the only game in town Don't get mad - get even. Can't keep a good man Keep a good man down Down to the ground When a lady tries to teach a lesson Trying hard to make you look a fool Shucking 'n' jiving an' messing Try and remember - remember this rule If you're getting tired of being a joke Don't get all fired up - you're starting to choke [Chorus] Don't get mad - get even. It's the only game in town Don't get mad - get even. Can't keep a good man Keep a good man down Can't keep him down Don't play fair - play dirty Where there's a will there's a way Don't give in - don't show mercy Every dog - every dog - every dog must have its day Don't get mad - get even - don't get mad - get even [x2] Get mad - get mad..........