Take A Chance
Frank Sinatra · Complete Capitol Singles Collection [1996]
Leave your heart in shambles, never give an inch
But however it goes, when it's under your nose,
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance.
Love may be a fire or a puff of smoke,
Moment of desire or it's go-for-broke,
But however it's planned when it closes your hand,
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance.
You may be the one in a million who's lucky to win that prize.
You may be the one in a million who gets it between the eyes.
Love may the ocean or a drop of rain,
Choosing as emotion or a constant pain.
You won't know what you've got till your heart is on a spot.
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance.
Love may be a double or a fate on balls,
Tiny water buffalo on Niagara Falls,
Though the cards in the game never turn up the same,
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance.
Love may be a gravel or a two-ton truck
Regal as a sable or a Donald Duck,
But you must not avoid what is basic as Freud,
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance.
Love is real devotion or it's inhumane.
Still without emotion or a hurricane
So remembering this, when it's close as a kiss,
Take a chance, take a chance on love,
Here's your chance, grab that chance, here is love.
Take A Chance
Frank Sinatra's 'Take A Chance' stands as a testament to his enduring mastery of the pop and jazz standards that defined his career. Recorded during his prolific tenure with Capitol Records, the track showcases the polished production and emotional depth characteristic of this era in his discography. Sinatra's interpretation brings a signature blend of romantic vulnerability and confident delivery to the material, reinforcing his status as a preeminent interpreter of the Great American Songbook. The song fits seamlessly within a vast catalogue of recordings that have influenced generations of vocalists. As part of his extensive body of work, this recording highlights his ability to imbue familiar melodies with fresh emotional resonance, securing his legacy as one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century music.