I Take My Chances

Don Schlitz

About I Take My Chances

"I Take My Chances" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was released in April 1994 as the seventh and final single from her album Come On Come On. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1994. It was written by Carpenter and Don Schlitz.


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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 can 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 ev'ry 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
In return for my personal check
I flipped my channel back to CNN
And I lit another cigarette
 
I take my chances
Yes, forgiveness doesn't come with a debt
I take my chances
I take my chances ev'ry 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
But I can cry until I laugh 
Or 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 ev'ry chance I get
I take my chances
Yeah, I don't cling to remorse or regret
I take my chances
I take my chances ev'ry chance I get
I take my chances
I take my chances

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Don Schlitz

Donald Alan "Don" Schlitz, Jr. (born August 29, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina) is a country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards. Since 1993, Schlitz has also been a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: DON SCHLITZ, MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

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12 facts about this song

Songwriters
- The song "I Take My Chances" was co-written by two legendary names in the world of country music - Don Schlitz and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Chart Ranking
- Released in 1992 as the first single from the album "Come On Come On", the song faced great success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Country Charts.
Music Video
- The music video for "I Take My Chances" was directed by imaginative director Bud Schaetzle, who has directed for many other notable artists.
Grammy Nomination
- The song was nominated in Best Female Country Vocal Performance category in the 35th Annual Grammy Awards in 1993.
Inspiration
- According to Carpenter, the idea for "I Take My Chances" came from a flight she took when she was seated next to a man who claimed that he was God.
Genre
- "I Take My Chances" is a country-pop song, a genre often characterized by country rock instruments with catchy pop hooks.
Length
- The song is 3 minutes and 44 seconds long, typical length for a pop-country single.
Identity
- The song is traditionally seen as an anthem for female empowerment. It presents a strong, independent woman who isn't afraid to take risks.
Don Schlitz
- Schlitz, one of the co-writers, is known for writing many huge country hits, including "The Gambler" for Kenny Rogers.
Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Carpenter, the other co-writer and performer of the song, has received numerous accolades in her career, including five Grammy Awards.
Album Success
- "Come On Come On", the album from which "I Take My Chances" is taken, became quadruple platinum in the United States.
Cover Versions
- Despite its success, "I Take My Chances" hasn't been widely covered by other artists. It remains most associated with Carpenter.

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