(mary-chapin carpenter/don schlitz)

I took a walk in the rain one day on the wrong side of the tracks
I stood on the rails till I saw that train
Just to see how my heart would react
Now some people say that you shouldnt tempt fate
And for them I would not disagree
But I never learned nothing from playing it safe
I say fate should not tempt me

I take my chances, I dont mind working without a net
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get

I sat alone in the dark one night, tuning in by remote
I found a preacher who spoke of the light but there was brimstone in his throat
Hed show me the way according to him in return for my personal check
I flipped my channel back to cnn and I lit another cigarette

I take my chances, forgiveness doesnt come with a debt
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get

Ive crossed lines of words and wire and both have cut me deep
Ive been frozen out and Ive been on fire and the tears are mine to weep
Now I can cry until I laugh and laugh until I cry
So cut the deck right in half, Ill play from either side

I take my chances, I pay my dollar and I place my bet
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
I take my chances, I dont cling to remorse or regret
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
I take my chances

I take my chances