I Take My Chances lyrics

Artist  : Carpenter Mary-chapin 
Song : I Take My Chances
 

I took a walk in the rain one day 

 on the wrong side of the tracks

 I stood on the rail 'til I saw that train, 

 just to see how my heart would react

 Now some people say that you shouldn't 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 don't 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

 He'd show me the way according to him

 and return for my personal check

 I flipped my channel back to CNN and I lit
another cigarette

 

 I take my chances, forgiveness doesn't come with
a debt

 I take my chances, I take my chances every
chance I get

 

 I've crossed lines of words and wire

 and both have cut me deep

 I've been frozen out and I've 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,

 I'll 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 can't cling to remorse or
regret

 I take my chances, I take my chances every
chance I get

 I take my chances