[Intro]
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[Verse]
D#
I don't wanna talk
A#/D
About things we've gone through
Fm/C
Though it's hurting me
A#
Now it's history
D#
I've played all my cards
A#/D
And that's what you've done too
Fm/C
Nothing more to say
A#
No more ace to play
[Chorus]
D#
The winner takes it all
G7 Cm
The loser standing small
C7/E Fm
Beside the victory
A#
That's her destiny
[Verse]
D#
I was in your arms
A#/D
Thinking I belonged there
Fm/C
I figured it made sense
A#
Building me a fence
D#
Building me a home
A#/D
Thinking I'd be strong there
Fm/C
But I was a fool
A#
Playing by the rules
[Bridge]
D#
The gods may throw a dice
G7 Cm
Their minds as cold as ice
C7/E Fm
And someone way down here
A#
Loses someone dear
[Chorus]
D#
The winner takes it all
G7 Cm
The loser has to fall
C7/E Fm
It's simple and it's plain
A#
Why should I complain?
[Verse]
D#
But tell me does she kiss
A#/D
Like I used to kiss you?
Fm/C
Does it feel the same
A#
When she calls your name?
D#
Somewhere deep inside
A#/D
You must know I miss you
Fm/C
But what can I say
A#
Rules must be obeyed
[Bridge 2]
D#
The judges will decide
G7 Cm
The likes of me abide
C7/E Fm
Spectators of the show
A#
Always staying low
[Bridge 3]
D#
The game is on again
G7 Cm
F lover or a friend
C7/E Fm
F big thing or a small
A#
The winner takes it all
[Verse]
D#
I don't wanna talk
A#/D
If it makes you feel sad
Fm/C
And I understand
A#
You've come to shake my hand
D#
I apologize
A#/D
If it makes you feel bad
Fm/C
Seeing me so tense
A#
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 ...
D# G7 Cm Cm C/E
So the winner takes it a -all
Fm A#
And the loser has to fall
D# G7 Cm Cm C/E
Throw a di-ice, cold as ice
Fm A#
Way down here, someone dear
D# G7 Cm Cm C/E
Takes it a-all, has to fall
Fm A#
It seems plain to me ...
(fade out over last lines)