Taking a Chance On Love
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics


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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
But 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

Here I slip again
About to take that tip again
Got my grip again
Taking a chance on love

Now I prove again
That I can make life move again
In the 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 the ball again
I'm riding for a fall again




I'm gonna give my all again
Taking a chance on love

Overall Meaning

In Ella Fitzgeraldโ€™s song Taking A Chance On Love, the singer expresses their willingness to take a risk on love despite the potential for heartbreak. The lyrics describe the excitement and nervousness of diving into a new romantic endeavor. The opening line, โ€œHere I go again,โ€ implies that the singer has taken this leap before, but they are still excited at the prospect.


The mention of trumpets blowing and being all aglow alludes to the feeling of being swept up in a moment of passion. The singer sees the potential for a happy ending and believes that things are mending and falling into place. The lyrics โ€œOn the ball again, Iโ€™m riding for a fall again, Iโ€™m gonna give my all againโ€ suggest that the singer recognizes the potential for disappointment but is still willing to put everything on the line.


The repetition of โ€œtaking a chance on loveโ€ throughout the song emphasizes the uncertainty and risk involved in pursuing a romantic connection. Overall, the lyrics of Taking A Chance On Love celebrate the excitement and bravery of pursuing a potential love interest, regardless of the outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I go again
I am embarking on another romantic endeavor


I hear those trumpets blow again
I am filled with passion and excitement for love once again


All aglow again
I am feeling radiant and enthusiastic about this new opportunity for love


Taking a chance on love
I am embracing the risks and uncertainties that come with pursuing love


Here I slide again
I am moving forward with my plan to pursue a new romance


About to take that ride again
I am ready to experience the highs and lows of being in love


Starry-eyed again
I am filled with wonder and anticipation for what could be


Taking a chance on love
I am willing to put myself out there and risk getting hurt for the possibility of finding love


I thought that cards were a frame-up
I used to believe that love was a game that was rigged against me


I never would try
I was afraid to take any risks when it came to relationships


But now I'm taking the game up
I am ready to start playing the game of love with confidence and passion


And the ace of hearts is high
I am hopeful that the next person I fall in love with will be the one I've been waiting for


Things are mending now
My past wounds are starting to heal


I see a rainbow blending now
I see hope and new beginnings on the horizon


We'll have a happy ending now
I am confident that this new relationship will lead to something positive


Taking a chance on love
I am embracing the unknown and risking it all for the possibility of finding love


Here I slip again
I am about to take a risk in the name of love


About to take that tip again
I am about to take a chance on a new relationship


Got my grip again
I am feeling confident and secure in my decision to pursue love


Taking a chance on love
I am ready and willing to take a risk for the possibility of finding love


Now I prove again
I am ready to prove to myself and others that I can find love


That I can make life move again
I am ready to move forward in life and take control of my romantic destiny


In the grove again
I am happy and content in my pursuit of love


Taking a chance on love
I am embracing the excitement and uncertainty that comes with finding love


I walk around with a horseshoe
I feel lucky and blessed when it comes to love


In clover I lie
I am in a fortunate position when it comes to relationships


And, brother rabbit, of course you
Even the luckiest of us must still take a risk to find love


Better kiss your foot goodbye
It's time to let go of the old ways of thinking and take a chance on finding love


On the ball again
I am back in the game of love and ready to take the next step


I'm riding for a fall again
I know that there are risks to pursuing love, but I am ready to take them head-on


I'm gonna give my all again
I am committed to putting in the effort required to make this new relationship work


Taking a chance on love
I am embracing the risks and uncertainties that come with pursuing love once again




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Latouche, Ted Fetter, Vernon Duke

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@juancamacho5746

Here I go again, here I go again

Here I go again, here I go again
Taking a chance, taking a chance

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
But 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
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Oh, oh
Ah-ah, oh-oh, baby groove again
Taking a chance on love

I'm gonna give my all again
Taking a chance on love

I thought that cards were a frame-up
I never would try
But Now I'm taking the game up
And the ace of hearts is ha-ha-ha-ha-high

I'm gonna give my all again
Taking a chance on love
Here I go again, here I go again
Here I go again, here I go again
Taking a chance, taking a chance
Taking a chance
On love



@YuliiaY-ec1sz

Here I go again, I hear those trumpets blow again.
All aglow again, takin' a chance on love.
Here I slide again, about to take that ride again.
Starry-eyed again, takin' a chance on love.

I thought that cards were a frame-up, I never would try.
Now I'm taking that 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, takin' a chance on love.

Here I slip again, about to take that trip again.
I got that grip again, takin' a chance on love.
Now I prove again that I can make life move again.
Um - I'm in the groove again, takin' a chance on love.

I walk around with a horse shoe, in clover I lie.
And brother rabbit of course you better kiss your, foot good-bye.
On that ball again I'm ridin' for a fall again.
I'm gonna give my all again takin' a chance on love.



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