Take a Chance on Me

ABBA

About Take a Chance on Me

"Take a Chance on Me" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in January 1978 as the second single from their fifth studio album ABBA: The Album. The song has been featured on a number of ABBA compilations such as Gold: Greatest Hits.


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1993
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If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Take a chance on me
(That's all I ask of you honey)
Take a chance on me

We can go dancing, we can go walking, as long as we're together
Listen to some music, maybe just talking, get to know you better
'Cause you know I've got
So much that I wanna do, when I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic
You want me to leave it there, afraid of a love affair
But I think you know
That I can't let go

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Take a chance on me
(Come on, give me a break will you?)
Take a chance on me

Oh you can take your time baby, I'm in no hurry, know I'm gonna get you
You don't wanna hurt me, baby don't worry, I ain't gonna let you
Let me tell you now
My love is strong enough to last when things are rough
It's magic
You say that I waste my time but I can't get you off my mind
No I can't let go
'Cause I love you so

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best, baby can't you see
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)

Ba ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba ba baa
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best, baby can't you see
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)

Ba ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba ba baa ba-ba
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best, baby can't you see
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Take a Chance on Me" was released in January 1978 as the second single from ABBA's fifth studio album, "The Album."
Chart Performance
The song became one of ABBA’s biggest hits, topping the charts in several countries including the UK. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Inspirational Origin
An interesting creatives take on this song is that the rhythm of the song was allegedly inspired by the sound of Benny Andersson’s ticking wristwatch when his fellow band member and then-wife, Frida Lyngstad, was away.
Favorite Among Fans
Since its release, "Take a Chance on Me" has remained an enduring favorite among ABBA fans and is a staple in concerts, having high crowd interaction.
Promotional Video
The promotional video for "Take a Chance on Me" was directed by Lasse Hallstrom, who directed most of the Swedish group's videos.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Take a Chance on Me," including English synth-pop duo Erasure in 1992 and country music group Jill Johnson in 2009.
Song Theme
The lyrical theme of the song has been classified as a love song where the speaker pleads to their love interest to take a chance on their relationship.
Written By
The song was written by ABBA's two main songwriters, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
Acapella Introduction
The song features an acapella introduction, which showcases the harmonic blending of the quartet's voices and became one of the standout elements of the track.
Commercial Use
The song was also used commercially, for example, it was used in a Crispin Porter spot for Sprint that aired during the 2009 Super Bowl.
Musical Appearance
The song is also featured in the musical and film adaptations of "Mamma Mia!" which are based on ABBA's discography.

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