I Take My Chances
1994 single by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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"I Take My Chances" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was released in April 1994 as the seventh and final single from her album Come On Come On. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1994.[1] It was written by Carpenter and Don Schlitz.
| "I Take My Chances" | ||||
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| Single by Mary Chapin Carpenter | ||||
| from the album Come On Come On | ||||
| B-side | "Come On Come On" | |||
| Released | April 25, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriters | Mary Chapin Carpenter Don Schlitz | |||
| Producers | Mary Chapin Carpenter John Jennings | |||
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Personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Come On Come On.[2]
- Mary Chapin Carpenter – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Jon Carroll – piano
- Denny Dadmun-Bixby – bass guitar
- John Jennings – electric guitar, background vocals
- Robbie Magruder – drums
- Benmont Tench – Hammond organ
Critical reception
Chart performance
"I Take My Chances" debuted at number 62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 1, 1994.
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 2 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6] | 65 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 42 |
