I Take My Chances

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 reactNow some people say that you shouldn't tempt fate

And for them I cannot disagree

But I never learned nothing from playing it safe

I say fate should not tempt meI take my chances, I don't mind working without a net

I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I getI 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 throatHe'd show me the way according to him

In return for my personal check

I flipped my channel back to CNN

And I lit another cigarettesI take my chances, yes, forgiveness doesn't come with a debt

I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I getI'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 weepBut I can cry until I laugh

Or laugh until I cry

So cut the deck right in half

I'll play from either sideI take my chances, I pay my dollar and I place my bet

I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I getI take my chances, yeah I don't 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