Chorus Bridge/ and

Transpose -5 to D + capo 4

C C E7 Am Am A7/C# 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Dm G 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

F | F A7 | Dm | Dm D7/F# |

Gm | C |

F | F A7 | Dm | Dm D7/F# |

Gm | C |

FI don't wanna talk

C/EAbout things we've gone through

Gm/DThough it's hurting me

CNow it's history

FI've played all my cards

C/EAnd that's what you've done too

Gm/DNothing more to say

CNo more ace to play

FThe winner takes it all

A7 DmThe loser standing small

D7/F# GmBeside the victory

CThat's her destiny

FI was in your arms

C/EThinking I belonged there

Gm/DI figured it made sense

CBuilding me a fence

FBuilding me a home

C/EThinking I'd be strong there

Gm/DBut I was a fool

CPlaying by the rules

FThe gods may throw a dice

A7 DmTheir minds as cold as ice

D7/F# GmAnd someone way down here

CLoses someone dear

FThe winner takes it all

A7 DmThe loser has to fall

D7/F# GmIt's simple and it's plain

CWhy should I complain?

FBut tell me does she kiss

C/ELike I used to kiss you?

Gm/DDoes it feel the same

CWhen she calls your name?

FSomewhere deep inside

C/EYou must know I miss you

Gm/DBut what can I say

CRules must be obeyed

FThe judges will decide

A7 DmThe likes of me abide

D7/F# GmSpectators of the show

CAlways staying low

FThe game is on again

A7 DmA lover or a friend

D7/F# GmA big thing or a small

CThe winner takes it all

FI don't wanna talk

C/EIf it makes you feel sad

Gm/DAnd I understand

CYou've come to shake my hand

FI apologize

C/EIf it makes you feel bad

Gm/DSeeing me so tense

CNo self-confidence, but you see …Z

F F A7 Dm Dm D7/F#The winner takes it all

D7/F# Gm CThe winner takes it all ...

F A7 Dm Dm D/F# So the winner takes it a -all

Gm C And the loser has to fall

F A7 Dm Dm D/F# Throw a di-ice, cold as ice

Gm C Way down here, someone dear

F A7 Dm Dm D/F# Takes it a-all, has to fall

Gm C It seems plain to me ...

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