Lyrics: Take a Chance on Me

Written by: Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus
Performed by: Abba
Notes: Italics are spoken, not sung.

If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you got no place to go
When you're feelin' down

If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
And it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test
If you let me try

Take a chance on me
That's all I ask of you, honey
Take a chance on me

We can go dancin'
We can go walkin'
As long as we're together

Listen to some music
Maybe just talkin'
Get to know you better

'Cause you know I've got
So much that I want to do
When I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic

You want to leave it there,
Afraid of a love affair
But I think you know
That I can't let go

If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you got no place to go
When you're feelin' down

If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
And it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test
If you let me try

Take a chance on me
Come on, give me a break, honey
Take a chance on me

Or you can take your time, baby
I'm in no hurry
Know I'm gonna getcha
You don't wanna hurt me
Baby, don't worry
I ain't gonna let you

Let me tell you now
My love is strong enough
To last when things are rough
It's magic

You say that I waste my time
But I can't get you off my mind
No, I can't let go
'Cause I love you so

If you change your mind
I'm the first in line
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know
Gonna be around
If you got no place to go
When you're feelin' down

If you're all alone
When the pretty birds have flown
Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see
Gotta put me to the test
Take a chance on me
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)

Ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba

Honey, I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see
Gotta put me to the test
Take a chance on me
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)

Ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba

Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best
Baby, can't you see...


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