Intro: >F# ~Bb/D D#m ~D#/G G#m C# (2x) Verse 1: > F# C#/F I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through > G#m/D# C# Though it's hurting me, now it's history > F# I've played all my cards > C#/F And that's what you've done, too > G#m/D# C# Nothing more to say, no more ace to play Chorus: > F# The winner takes it all > ~Bb/D D#m The loser standing small > ~D#/G G#m Beside the victory > C# That's her destiny Verse 2: > F# C#/F I was in your arms, thinkin' I belonged there > G#m/D# C# I figured it made sense building me a fence > F# C#/F Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there > G#m/D# C# But I was a fool playing by the rules Chorus: > F# The gods may throw a dice > ~Bb/D D#m Their minds as cold as ice > ~D#/G G#m And someone way down here > C# Loses someone dear > F# The winner takes it all (Takes it all) > ~Bb/D D#m The loser has to fall (Has to fall) > ~D#/G G#m It's simple and it's plain (Yes, it's plain) > C# Why should I complain? (Why complain?) Verse 3: > F# C#/F But tell me, does she kiss like I used to kiss you? > G#m/D# C# Does it feel the same when she calls your name? > F# C#/F Somewhere deep inside, you must know I miss you > G#m/D# C# But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed Chorus: > F# The judges will decide (They decide) > ~Bb/D D#m The likes of me abide (We abide) > ~D#/G G#m Spectators of the show (Of the show) > C# Always stayin' low (Staying low) > F# The game is on again (On again) > ~Bb/D D#m A lover or a friend (Or a friend) > ~D#/G G#m A big thing or a small (Big or small) > C# The winner takes it all (Takes it all) Bridge: > F# C#/F I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad > G#m/D# C# And I understand, you've come to shake my hand > F# C#/F I apologise if it makes you feel bad > G#m/D# C# B Seeing me so tense, no self-confidence Chorus: > Bbm G#m F# ~Bb/D D#m But you see, the winner takes it all > ~D#/G G#m C# The winner takes it all Outro: to fade >F# Bb/D So the winner >D#m D#/G Takes it all >G#m C# And the loser, has to fall >F# Bb/D Throw a dice, >D#m D#/G Cold as ice >G#m C# Way down here, someone dear >F# Bb/D Takes it all, >D#m D#/G Has to fall >G#m C# Yes, it's plain, why complain?