I Take My Chances-Mary Chapin Carpenter

[ti:I Take My Chances] [ar:Mary Chapin Carpenter] [al:Party Doll And Other Favorites] [by:] [offset:0] [00:21.35]I took a walk in the rain one day on the wrong side of the tracks [00:27.41]I stood on the rails till I saw that train [00:31.47]Just to see how my heart would react [00:34.42]Now some people say that you shouldn't tempt fate [00:38.17]And for them I would not disagree [00:41.10]But I never learned nothing from playing it safe [00:44.67]I say fate should not tempt me [00:47.35]I take my chances I don't mind working without a net [00:54.10]I take my chances I take my chances every chance I get [01:02.45]I sat alone in the dark one night tuning in by remote [01:09.06]I found a preacher who spoke of the light but there was brimstone in his throat [01:15.25]He'd show me the way according to him in return for my personal check [01:22.62]I flipped my channel back to CNN and I lit another cigarette [01:26.87] [01:27.89]I take my chances forgiveness doesn't come with a debt [01:34.97]I take my chances I take my chances every chance I get [01:42.14] [02:23.94]I've crossed lines of words and wire and both have cut me deep [02:30.13]I've been frozen out and I've been on fire and the tears are mine to weep [02:37.68]Now I can cry until I laugh and laugh until I cry [02:44.31]So cut the deck right in half I'll play from either side [02:50.00]I take my chances I pay my dollar and I place my bet [02:56.87]I take my chances I take my chances every chance I get [03:03.55]I take my chances I don't cling to remorse or regret [03:10.25]I take my chances I take my chances every chance I get [03:16.55]I take my chances [03:30.43]I take my chances [03:43.75]I take my chances