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"Taking a Chance on Love" is a timeless jazz standard originally composed in 1940 for the Broadway musical "Cabin in the Sky." Renowned jazz vocalist Anita O'Day brought her unique style to the song, infusing it with her impeccable phrasing and emotional depth. Her rendition showcases sophisticated improvisation and a lively tempo, highlighting her ability to blend technical prowess with heartfelt expression. O'Day's interpretation has been celebrated by jazz enthusiasts and remains a standout piece in her illustrious career, exemplifying her significant impact on the jazz genre.
Here I go again, I hear those trumpets blow again
All aglow again, takin' a chance on love
Here I slide again, about to take that ride again
Starry-eyed again, takin' a chance on love
I thought that cards were a frame-up
I never would try
But now I'm takin' that 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, takin' a chance on love
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I'm takin' a chance on love
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Takin' a chance on love
I never dreamed in my slumbers
And bets were taboo
But now I'm playin' the numbers
On a little green for two
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Takin' a chance on love
Takin' a chance, one chance
Takin' a chance on love