TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE

The Benny Goodman Orchestra

Words and Music by John Latouche and Ted Fetter plus additional music by

Vernon Duke



In 1943, Benny Goodman hit # 1 with it and Sammy Kaye got to # 13.

Introduced by Ethel Waters in the Broadway musical "Cabin In the Sky."

Waters later reprised it as a non-charting single with Dooley "Play It

Again, Sam" Wilson.

Then, in 1943, Waters did it in the movie version with Eddie "Rochester"

Anderson







Here I go again;

I hear those trumpets blow again;

All aglow again - taking a chance on love.

Here I slide again;

About to take that ride again.;

Starry eyed again - taking a chance on love.



I thought the cards were a frame-up

I never would try.

But now I'm taking the game up

And the ace of hearts is high.



Things are mending now;

I see a rainbow blending now;

We'll have our happy ending now

Taking a chance on love.



Transcribed by: Samantha Stevens

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