(Mary Chapin Carpenter/Don Schlitz)
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I took a walk in the rain one day on the wrong side of the tracks
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I stood on the rails till I saw that train
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Just to see how my heart would react
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Now some people say that you shouldn't tempt fate
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And for them I would not disagree
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But I never learned nothing from playing it safe
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I say fate should not tempt me
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I take my chances, I don't mind working without a net
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I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
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I sat alone in the dark one night, tuning in by remote
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I found a preacher who spoke of the light but there was brimstone in his throat
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He'd show me the way according to him in return for my personal check
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I flipped my channel back to CNN and I lit another cigarette
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I take my chances, forgiveness doesn't come with a debt
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I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
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I've crossed lines of words and wire and both have cut me deep
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I've been frozen out and I've been on fire and the tears are mine to weep
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Now I can cry until I laugh and laugh until I cry
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So cut the deck right in half, I'll play from either side
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I take my chances, I pay my dollar and I place my bet
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I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
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I take my chances, I don't cling to remorse or regret
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I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
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I take my chances
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I take my chances
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I Take My Chances
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Mary Chapin Carpenter |