[Intro]
| A | A C#7 | F#m | F#m F#7/A# |
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| A | A C#7 | F#m | F#m F#7/A# |
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[Verse]
A
I don't wanna talk
E/G#
About things we've gone through
Bm/F#
Though it's hurting me
E
Now it's history
A
I've played all my cards
E/G#
And that's what you've done too
Bm/F#
Nothing more to say
E
No more ace to play
[Chorus]
A
The winner takes it all
C#7 F#m
The loser standing small
F#7/A# Bm
Beside the victory
E
That's her destiny
[Verse]
A
I was in your arms
E/G#
Thinking I belonged there
Bm/F#
I figured it made sense
E
Building me a fence
A
Building me a home
E/G#
Thinking I'd be strong there
Bm/F#
But I was a fool
E
Playing by the rules
[Bridge]
A
The gods may throw a dice
C#7 F#m
Their minds as cold as ice
F#7/A# Bm
And someone way down here
E
Loses someone dear
[Chorus]
A
The winner takes it all
C#7 F#m
The loser has to fall
F#7/A# Bm
It's simple and it's plain
E
Why should I complain?
[Verse]
A
But tell me does she kiss
E/G#
Like I used to kiss you?
Bm/F#
Does it feel the same
E
When she calls your name?
A
Somewhere deep inside
E/G#
You must know I miss you
Bm/F#
But what can I say
E
Rules must be obeyed
[Bridge 2]
A
The judges will decide
C#7 F#m
The likes of me abide
F#7/A# Bm
Spectators of the show
E
Always staying low
[Bridge 3]
A
The game is on again
C#7 F#m
B lover or a friend
F#7/A# Bm
B big thing or a small
E
The winner takes it all
[Verse]
A
I don't wanna talk
E/G#
If it makes you feel sad
Bm/F#
And I understand
E
You've come to shake my hand
A
I apologize
E/G#
If it makes you feel bad
Bm/F#
Seeing me so tense
E
No self-confidence, but you see …Z
[Outro]
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The winner takes it all
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The winner takes it all ...
A C#7 F#m F#m F#/A#
So the winner takes it a -all
Bm E
And the loser has to fall
A C#7 F#m F#m F#/A#
Throw a di-ice, cold as ice
Bm E
Way down here, someone dear
A C#7 F#m F#m F#/A#
Takes it a-all, has to fall
Bm E
It seems plain to me ...
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