Chances are you’ll find me
Somewhere on the road tonight
Seems I always end up drivin’ by
Ever since I’ve known you
It just seems you’re on my way
All the rules of logic don’t apply
I long to see you in the night
Be with you till morning light
I remember clearly
How you looked the night we met
I recall your laughter and your smile
I remember how you made me
Feel so at ease
I remember your grace, your style
And now you’re all I long to see
You’ve come to mean so much to me
Chances are I’ll see you
Somewhere in my dreams tonight
You’ll be smilin’ like the night we met
Chances are I’ll hold you
And I’ll offer all I have
You’re the only one I can’t forget
Baby you’re the best I’ve ever met
And I’ll be dreamin’ of the future
And hopin’ you’ll be by my side
And in the morning I’ll be longing
For the night
For the night
Chances are I’ll see you
Somewhere in my dreams tonight
You’ll be smilin’ like the night we met
Chances are I’ll hold you
And I’ll offer all I have
You’re the only one I can’t forget
Baby you’re the best I’ve ever met
Longing and Serendipity in “Chances Are”
“Chances Are” by Bob Seger is a tender reflection on love’s persistent presence, regardless of time or distance. The song captures the feeling of fate and inevitability—how certain people become fixtures in our lives, often appearing in dreams or unexpectedly along life’s road. Seger’s lyrics evoke nostalgia, recalling the moment two lives first crossed and the lasting impact it had. The recurring hope of reunion, whether in dreams or reality, underscores the depth of longing and the comfort found in cherished memories. The song’s gentle tone and heartfelt delivery make it a poignant ode to enduring affection and the belief that some connections are simply meant to be.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger
Release Year: 2006
Label: Capitol Records