Lyrics to Take A Chance With Me (Single Version)
Lyrics to the song Take A Chance With Me as recorded by Roxy Music.
(Ferry/Manzanera)
As they say, two can play
But keep that song away from me
In my time, too much love
Has made me sad for so long
I was lost, can't you see?
Through the long lonely night
Heaven knows I believe
Won't you take a chance with me?
Sometimes I get so blue
People say I'm just a fool
All the world, even you
Should learn to love the way I do
I was blind, can't you see
Through the long lonely night
Heaven knows, I believe
Won't you take a chance with me?
Won't you take a chance with me?
Take A Chance With Me (Single Version)
Single
Words & Music by Bryan Ferry & Phil Manzanera
This song was the last Roxy single released during the life of the band. It was the 3rd single form the Avalon album and peaked at number 26 in the UK charts in 1982.The single version was a remixed version of the album version and the USA single release was edited down to 2:46.
The song was played throughout the Avalon tour but has never been played live since.
Album version 4:41Single version 3:43
USA single version 2:46
Song Musicians
- Andy Mackay Oboe
- Andy Newmark Drums
- Bryan Ferry Keyboards And Vocals
- Fonzi Thornton Background Vocals
- Jimmy Maelen Percussion
- Neil Hubbard Guitar
- Neil Jason Bass
- Phil Manzanera Guitar
Take A Chance With Me (Single Version) is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums
Chart Info
CHART HISTORY
21 Sep 1982 34
28 Sep 27
05 Oct 26
12 Oct 33
19 Oct 29
26 Oct 55
(Chart run of 6 weeks)
| Format | Country | A-Side | B-Side | Details | Label | Cat. No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" | UK | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Remix) | Picture Sleeve | Polydor/E'G | ROXY 5 |
| 12" | UK | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Dance Mix) | Picture Sleeve | Polydor/E'G | ROXY X5 |
| 7" | Ireland | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Dance Mix)* | * Plays As Remix | Polydor/E'G | ROXY 5 |
| 7" | USA | Take A Chance With Me | India | Picture Sleeve | Warner/E'G | 7-29978 |
| 12" | USA | Take A Chance With Me | More Than This | Selections From Avalon Promo | Warner/E'G | PRO-A-1056 |
| (Short + LP Version) | Avalon | |||||
| 7" | USA | Take A Chance With Me (Stereo) | Take A Chance With Me (Mono) | Promo With Lyric Sheet | Warner/E'G | 7-29978 |
| 7" | Germany | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Remix) | Picture Sleeve | Polydor/E'G | 2002 176 |
| 7" | Spain | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Remix) | Picture Sleeve | Polydor/E'G | 2002 176 |
| 7" | Holland | Take A Chance With Me | The Main Thing (Remix) | Picture Sleeve | Polydor/E'G | 2002 176 |