[Intro]
| F | F A7 | Dm | Dm D7/F# |
| Gm | % | C | % |
| F | F A7 | Dm | Dm D7/F# |
| Gm | % | C | % |
[Verse]
F
I don't wanna talk
C/E
About things we've gone through
Gm/D
Though it's hurting me
C
Now it's history
F
I've played all my cards
C/E
And that's what you've done too
Gm/D
Nothing more to say
C
No more ace to play
[Chorus]
F
The winner takes it all
A7 Dm
The loser standing small
D7/F# Gm
Beside the victory
C
That's her destiny
[Verse]
F
I was in your arms
C/E
Thinking I belonged there
Gm/D
I figured it made sense
C
Building me a fence
F
Building me a home
C/E
Thinking I'd be strong there
Gm/D
But I was a fool
C
Playing by the rules
[Bridge]
F
The gods may throw a dice
A7 Dm
Their minds as cold as ice
D7/F# Gm
And someone way down here
C
Loses someone dear
[Chorus]
F
The winner takes it all
A7 Dm
The loser has to fall
D7/F# Gm
It's simple and it's plain
C
Why should I complain?
[Verse]
F
But tell me does she kiss
C/E
Like I used to kiss you?
Gm/D
Does it feel the same
C
When she calls your name?
F
Somewhere deep inside
C/E
You must know I miss you
Gm/D
But what can I say
C
Rules must be obeyed
[Bridge 2]
F
The judges will decide
A7 Dm
The likes of me abide
D7/F# Gm
Spectators of the show
C
Always staying low
[Bridge 3]
F
The game is on again
A7 Dm
G lover or a friend
D7/F# Gm
G big thing or a small
C
The winner takes it all
[Verse]
F
I don't wanna talk
C/E
If it makes you feel sad
Gm/D
And I understand
C
You've come to shake my hand
F
I apologize
C/E
If it makes you feel bad
Gm/D
Seeing me so tense
C
No self-confidence, but you see …Z
[Outro]
| F | F A7 | Dm | Dm D7/F# |
The winner takes it all
[ D7/F# ] | Gm | % | C | % |
The winner takes it all ...
F A7 Dm Dm D/F#
So the winner takes it a -all
Gm C
And the loser has to fall
F A7 Dm Dm D/F#
Throw a di-ice, cold as ice
Gm C
Way down here, someone dear
F A7 Dm Dm D/F#
Takes it a-all, has to fall
Gm C
It seems plain to me ...
(fade out over last lines)