Music & Lyrics: ABBA – Capo 1
[Intro]
|G |Em7 |Am |D |G |Em7 |Am |D |
[Verse 1]
G D
I don’t wanna talk about the things we’ve gone through
Am D
Though it’s hurting me, now it’s history
G D
I’ve played all my cards, and that’s what you’ve done too
Am D
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play
[Chorus]
G Em7
The winner takes it all, the loser standing small
Am D
Beside the victory – that’s her destiny
[Verse 2]
G D
I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
Am D
I figured it made sense, building me a fence
G D
Building me a home, thinking I’d be strong there
Am D
But I was a fool, playing by the rules
[Chorus]
G Em7
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice
Am D
And someone way down here loses someone dear
G Em7
The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall
Am D
It’s simple and it’s plain – why should I complain?
[Verse 3]
G D
But tell me does she kiss like I used to kiss you?
Am D
Does it feel the same, when she calls your name?
G D
Somewhere deep in-side, you must know I miss you
Am D
But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed.
[Chorus]
G Em7
The judges will decide, the likes of me abide
Am D
Spectators of the show, always staying low
G Em7
The game is on again – a lover or a friend
Am D
A big thing or a small – the winner takes it all
[Verse 4]
G D
I don’t wanna talk, if it makes you feel sad
Am D
And I understand – you’ve come to shake my hand
G D
I apologise if it makes you feel bad
Am D
Seeing me so tense – no self-confidence
[Outro Repeat to fade-out]
G Em7
But you see, the winner takes it all
Am D
The winner takes it all…
