"The Winner Takes it All" by ABBA (Chord Chart)

Song Info

  • Key: F#/Gb major
  • Chord Family: D
  • Capo: 4
  • Capo Key: D major
  • G-Whiz: No
  • Genre: Oldies
  • Skills: Basic Strumming, Barre Chords, Open Chords

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INTRO

/D---/Bm7---/Em---/A (x2)

VERSE 1
               D                              A
I don't wanna talk about the things we've gone through
                  Em                 A
Though it's hurting me, now its history
                   D                                 A
I've played all my cards, and that's what you've done too
	           Em                  A    
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play 

CHORUS
                    D                       Bm7
The winner takes it all, the loser standing small
               Em                   A
Beside the victory - that's her destiny

VERSE 2
               D                   A
I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
                    Em                   A
I figured it made sense, building me a fence
                D                     A
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
            Em                   A
But I was a fool, playing by the rules
                   D                            Bm7
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice
            Em                       A
And someone way down here loses someone dear

CHORUS
             D                       Bm7
The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall
            Em                            A
It's simple and its plain - why should I complain?


VERSE 3
                     D                   A
But tell me does she kiss like I used to kiss you?
                 Em                  A  
Does it feel the same, when she calls your name?
            D                         A 
Somewhere deep in-side, you must know I miss you
               Em                  A
But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed.


CHORUS
                D                    Bm7
The judges will decide, the likes of me abide
           Em                          A
Spectators of the show, always staying low
            D                  Bm7
The game is on again - a lover or a friend
            Em                               A
A big thing or a small - the winner takes it all


VERSE 4
              D                     A
I don't wanna talk, if it makes you feel sad
           Em                              A
And I understand - you've come to shake my hand
       D                    A
I apologize if it makes you feel bad
             Em                   A
Seeing me so tense - no self-confidence


CHORUS
                        D              Bm7
But you see, the winner takes it all      
  Em                         A               
The winner takes it all...                


/D---/Bm7---/Em---/A (x2)
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