The winner takes it all[G] - ABBA [Intro] | G | G B7 | Em | Em E7/G# | | Am | % | D | % | | G | G B7 | Em | Em E7/G# | | Am | % | D | % | [Verse] G I don't wanna talk D/F# About things we've gone through Am/E Though it's hurting me D Now it's history G I've played all my cards D/F# And that's what you've done too Am/E Nothing more to say D No more ace to play [Chorus] G The winner takes it all B7 Em The loser standing small E7/G# Am Beside the victory D That's her destiny [Verse] G I was in your arms D/F# Thinking I belonged there Am/E I figured it made sense D Building me a fence G Building me a home D/F# Thinking I'd be strong there Am/E But I was a fool D Playing by the rules [Bridge] G The gods may throw a dice B7 Em Their minds as cold as ice E7/G# Am And someone way down here D Loses someone dear [Chorus] G The winner takes it all B7 Em The loser has to fall E7/G# Am It's simple and it's plain D Why should I complain? [Verse] G But tell me does she kiss D/F# Like I used to kiss you? Am/E Does it feel the same D When she calls your name? G Somewhere deep inside D/F# You must know I miss you Am/E But what can I say D Rules must be obeyed [Bridge 2] G The judges will decide B7 Em The likes of me abide E7/G# Am Spectators of the show D Always staying low [Bridge 3] G The game is on again B7 Em A lover or a friend E7/G# Am A big thing or a small D The winner takes it all [Verse] G I don't wanna talk D/F# If it makes you feel sad Am/E And I understand D You've come to shake my hand G I apologize D/F# If it makes you feel bad Am/E Seeing me so tense D No self-confidence, but you see …Z [Outro] | G | G B7 | Em | Em E7/G# | The winner takes it all [ E7/G# ] | Am | % | D | % | The winner takes it all ... G B7 Em Em E/G# So the winner takes it a -all Am D And the loser has to fall G B7 Em Em E/G# Throw a di-ice, cold as ice Am D Way down here, someone dear G B7 Em Em E/G# Takes it a-all, has to fall Am D It seems plain to me ... (fade out over last lines)