Take a Chance on Me
ABBA
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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've got no place to go, if you're feeling 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 dancing, we can go walking, as long as we're together Listen to some music, maybe just talking, get to know you better 'Cause you know I've got So much that I wanna do, when I dream I'm alone with you It's magic You want me 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've got no place to go, if you're feeling 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 will you?) Take a chance on me Oh you can take your time baby, I'm in no hurry, know I'm gonna get you 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've got no place to go, if you're feeling 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 baa, ba ba ba ba baa 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 baa, ba ba ba ba baa 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
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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Take a Chance on Me" was released in January 1978 as the second single from ABBA's fifth studio album, "The Album."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became one of ABBA’s biggest hits, topping the charts in several countries including the UK. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Inspirational OriginAn interesting creatives take on this song is that the rhythm of the song was allegedly inspired by the sound of Benny Andersson’s ticking wristwatch when his fellow band member and then-wife, Frida Lyngstad, was away.
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Favorite Among FansSince its release, "Take a Chance on Me" has remained an enduring favorite among ABBA fans and is a staple in concerts, having high crowd interaction.
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Promotional VideoThe promotional video for "Take a Chance on Me" was directed by Lasse Hallstrom, who directed most of the Swedish group's videos.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Take a Chance on Me," including English synth-pop duo Erasure in 1992 and country music group Jill Johnson in 2009.
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Song ThemeThe lyrical theme of the song has been classified as a love song where the speaker pleads to their love interest to take a chance on their relationship.
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Written ByThe song was written by ABBA's two main songwriters, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
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Acapella IntroductionThe song features an acapella introduction, which showcases the harmonic blending of the quartet's voices and became one of the standout elements of the track.
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Commercial UseThe song was also used commercially, for example, it was used in a Crispin Porter spot for Sprint that aired during the 2009 Super Bowl.
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Musical AppearanceThe song is also featured in the musical and film adaptations of "Mamma Mia!" which are based on ABBA's discography.
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