From the film “Cabin In the Sky”, 1940.
Words by John Latouche and Ted Fetter.
Music by Vernon Duke.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I thought love’s game was over
Lady Luck had gone away
I laid my cards on the table
Unable to play
Then I heard good fortune say
“They’re dealing you a new hand today,” oh
Chorus:
Here I go again
I hear those trumpets blow again
All aglow again
Taking a chance on love
Here I slide again
About to take that ride again
Starry eyed again
Taking a chance on love
I thought that cards were a frame-up
I never would try
Now I’m taking the game up
And the ace of hearts is high
Things are mending now
I see a rainbow blending now
We’ll have a happy ending now
Taking a chance on love
Chorus:
Here I come again
I’m gonna make things hum again
Acting dumb again
Taking a chance on love
Here I stand again
About to beat the band again
Feeling grand again
Taking a chance on love
I never dreamed in my slumbers
And bets were taboo
But now I’m playing the numbers
On a little dream for two
Wading in again
I’m leadin’ with my chin again
I’m startin’ out to win again
Taking a chance on love
Chorus:
Here I slip again
About to take that trip again
I got that grip again
Taking a chance on love
Now I prove again
That I can make life move again
I’m in a grove again
Taking a chance on love
I walk around with a horseshoe
In clover I lie
And brother rabbit of course
You better kiss your foot goodbye
On that ball again
I’m riding for a fall again
I’m gonna give my all again
Taking a chance on love