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