The Winner Takes It All
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Tuning Eb (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb)
Intro: G D#m7(b5) Em E/G# Am D
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e|-----------------------------------|
b|-----------------------------------|
g|-----------------------------------|
d|-5-4-2-0--2-0-----8-6-5-3--1-0-----|
a|--------------4-2--------------3-1-|
e|-----------------------------------|
G D/F#
I dont wanna talk about the things we've gone through
Am D
Though its hurting me now is history
G D/F#
I've played all my cards and thats what you've done too
Am D
Nothing more to say no more ace to play
G
The winner takes it all e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
(D#m7(b5)) Em7
The loser standing small e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
(E/G#) Am
Beside her victory e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-8-6-5-3-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
D
Thats her destiny e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-1-0-----|
a|-----3-1-|
e|---------|
G D/F#
I was in your arms thinking I belonged there
Am D
I figured it made sense building me a fence
G D/F#
Building me a home thinking I'd be strong there
Am D
But I was a fool playing by the rules
G
The gods may throw a dice e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
(D#m7(b5)) Em7
Their minds as cold as ice e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
(E/G#) Am
And someone way down here e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-8-6-5-3-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
D
Loses someone dear e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-1-0-----|
a|-----3-1-|
e|---------|
G
Oh the winner takes it all e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
(D#m7(b5)) Em7
The loser has to fall e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
(E/G#) Am
Its simple and its plain e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-8-6-5-3-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
D
Why should I complain? e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-1-0-----|
a|-----3-1-|
e|---------|
G
But tell me does she kiss
D/F#
Like I used to kiss you?
Am
Does it feel the same
D
When she calls your name?
G
Somewhere deep inside
D/F#
You must know that I miss you
Am
But what more can I say?
D
Rules must be obeyed
G
The judges will decide e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
(D#m7(b5)) Em7
The likes of me abide e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
(E/G#) Am
Spectators of the show e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-8-6-5-3-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
D
Always staying low e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-1-0-----|
a|-----3-1-|
e|---------|
G
The game is on again e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
(D#m7(b5)) Em7
A lover or a friend e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
(E/G#) Am
A big thing or a small e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-8-6-5-3-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
D
Oh the winner takes it all e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-1-0-----|
a|-----3-1-|
e|---------|
G D/F#
I dont wanna talk if it makes you feel bad
Am D
And I understand you've come to shake my hand
G D/F#
I apologize if it makes you feel sad
Am D
Seeing me so tense no self confidence
G (D#m7(b5) Em7 (E/G#) Am D
The winner takes it all e|---------|
b|---------| (The winner takes it all)
g|---------|
d|-5-4-2-0-|
a|---------|
e|---------|
x4
e|---------|
b|---------|
g|---------|
d|-2-0-----|
a|-----4-2-|
e|---------|
How to play The Winner Takes It All
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.