Now I was caught driving much too fast Burning up the neighbourhood When I asked the cop if he would let me go He said, "I wish I could" But that's the chance you take, the chance you take... Just last night I was dining out, in a downtown neighbourhood The waiter said its time to pay the bill I said, "I wish I could" But that's the chance you take, the chance you take Yes that's the chance you take... I found myself a real fine girl, treated her real good But when I asked her if she would be my full-time squeeze She said, "I wish I could" But that's the chance you take, the chance you take The chance you take...