Track 5 on Side A of Hot Chocolate’s 1982 Mystery album. The song captures all of the characteristics of the British Soul band, blending synthesizers and traditional, funk/electro-soul influences.
The band enjoyed their greatest success in the ‘70s and '80s with their hit “You Sexy Thing” (which mad...
[Verse 1]
When all have lost faith in you
'Cos the dice you threw didn't show your number
And they all think your winning days are through
I'll be there to pick you up
Your confidence mustn't start to drop
I'll take my chance 'cos I have faith in you
[Bridge]
So spin the wheel
Call your number, lucky my stakes on you
We may lose but the game, we must play and (oh) it's true
Life's the dealer and your cards I cannot see
But of all on Earth, I'll take my chances on you
[Chorus]
Take my chances on you, take my chances on you
Take my chances on you, take my chances on you
[Verse 2]
When all your so called friends used to call
Forget your number 'cos they all think
You're a star fallen from the sky
I'll be there right by your side my love
For you cannot be denied I'll see it through
'Cos I believe in you
[Outro Bridge] x2
So roll the dice
Call your number
Lucky I'm there with you
We may lose but the game we must play
And oh it's true lifes kicked you down
And your heart is filled with pain
But of all on earth I'll take my chances on you
[Chorus]
Take my chances on you ('cos I believe in you, yeah)
Take my chances on you x5
Chances was written by Chris Cameron & Errol Brown.
Chances was produced by Mickie Most.
Hot Chocolate released Chances on Fri Jan 01 1982.