Taking A Chance On Love

by Jane Monheit
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Lyrics

Here I (Bbm7)go a gain, I hear those trum pets (Ab69)blow a gain,

all a glow a gain, (Eb9sus4)ta kin’ a chance on love.

Here I (Bbm7)stand a gain, a bout to beat the band a gain,

feel in’ grand a gain, (Eb9sus4)ta kin’ a chance on love.

(D7)I thought that cards were a frame (Bbm7)up I nev er would try, but (C#m7)now I’m (F#9)ta kin’ the game up, and the ace of hearts is high.

Things are (Bbm7)mend ing now, I see a rain bow (Ab69)blend ing now, we’ll have a hap py end ing now, (Eb9sus4)ta kin’ a chance on love.

(F9)Ee gee (F#9)ga ee ga (Abmaj7)ee yee hee, I g (Bbm7)go a gain, I can hear those trum pets (Ab69)blow a gain,

all a glow a gain, (Bbm7)ta kin’ a chance on love.

Here I (Bbm7)stand a gain, (Eb9sus4)I’m gon na (Ddim7)beat the band a gain, weh gee, feel in’ grand a gain, ta kin’ a chance on (Ab69)l l love.

I (Ebm7)thought that cards were a (Db69)frame up I nev er would try, but (C#m7)now I’m (F#9)ta kin’ the (Bmaj9)game up and the ace of hearts is high.

Things

are (Bbm7)mend ing now, I see a rain (Eb7)bow (Ab69)blend ing now, we’ll have a hap py (Bb13)end ing now, ta kin’ a chance (Ab69)on love.

we’ll have a hap py end ing now, (Bbm7)ta kin’ a chance on love,

we’ll have a hap py end ing now, (Bbm7)ta kin’ a chance on love.

Oo la la la la la la la la leh doo doo ’n oy la (F#m7)la la loh la ’ll leh dee doo ’ll loo dee oo (Amaj9)ley dee day.

Oo la la la la la la la la leh doo doo ’n oy la (F#m7)la la loh la ’ll leh dee doo ’ll loo dee oo (Amaj9)ley dee day.

(G#m7)doo doop day.

Ta kin’ a chance

on love,

ah la la la la la.

Taking A Chance On Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Taking A Chance On Love" by Jane Monheit: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 170 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Taking A Chance On Love”

Can I sing "Taking A Chance On Love" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Taking A Chance On Love" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Taking A Chance On Love" by Jane Monheit in?
The backing track is in Db at 170 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Taking A Chance On Love" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Taking A Chance On Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Taking A Chance On Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Taking A Chance On Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Taking A Chance On Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Taking A Chance On Love"?
"Taking A Chance On Love" was originally performed by Jane Monheit. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Taking A Chance On Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Taking A Chance On Love" by Jane Monheit. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Taking A Chance On Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Taking A Chance On Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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