Abba - The winner takes it all

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Capo: 4
[Intro] |D   |Bm7   |Em   |A   |D   |Bm7   |Em   |A

[Verse 1]
D                A
I don't wanna talk about the things we've gone through
Em               A
Though it's hurting me, now it's 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

[Chorus]
D            Bm7
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice
Em           A
And someone way down here loses someone dear

D            Bm7
The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall
Em           A
It's simple and it's 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
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

[Outro]
D              Bm7
But you see, the winner takes it all
(Repeat to fade-out)
Em               A   
The winner takes it all...

Video

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