[Intro]
| C | C E7 | Am | Am A7/C# |
| Dm | % | G | % |
| C | C E7 | Am | Am A7/C# |
| Dm | % | G | % |
[Verse]
C
I don't wanna talk
G/B
About things we've gone through
Dm/A
Though it's hurting me
G
Now it's history
C
I've played all my cards
G/B
And that's what you've done too
Dm/A
Nothing more to say
G
No more ace to play
[Chorus]
C
The winner takes it all
E7 Am
The loser standing small
A7/C# Dm
Beside the victory
G
That's her destiny
[Verse]
C
I was in your arms
G/B
Thinking I belonged there
Dm/A
I figured it made sense
G
Building me a fence
C
Building me a home
G/B
Thinking I'd be strong there
Dm/A
But I was a fool
G
Playing by the rules
[Bridge]
C
The gods may throw a dice
E7 Am
Their minds as cold as ice
A7/C# Dm
And someone way down here
G
Loses someone dear
[Chorus]
C
The winner takes it all
E7 Am
The loser has to fall
A7/C# Dm
It's simple and it's plain
G
Why should I complain?
[Verse]
C
But tell me does she kiss
G/B
Like I used to kiss you?
Dm/A
Does it feel the same
G
When she calls your name?
C
Somewhere deep inside
G/B
You must know I miss you
Dm/A
But what can I say
G
Rules must be obeyed
[Bridge 2]
C
The judges will decide
E7 Am
The likes of me abide
A7/C# Dm
Spectators of the show
G
Always staying low
[Bridge 3]
C
The game is on again
E7 Am
D lover or a friend
A7/C# Dm
D big thing or a small
G
The winner takes it all
[Verse]
C
I don't wanna talk
G/B
If it makes you feel sad
Dm/A
And I understand
G
You've come to shake my hand
C
I apologize
G/B
If it makes you feel bad
Dm/A
Seeing me so tense
G
No self-confidence, but you see …Z
[Outro]
| C | C E7 | Am | Am A7/C# |
The winner takes it all
[ A7/C# ] | Dm | % | G | % |
The winner takes it all ...
C E7 Am Am A/C#
So the winner takes it a -all
Dm G
And the loser has to fall
C E7 Am Am A/C#
Throw a di-ice, cold as ice
Dm G
Way down here, someone dear
C E7 Am Am A/C#
Takes it a-all, has to fall
Dm G
It seems plain to me ...
(fade out over last lines)