The Winner Takes It All
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
Dm- x57765
C7- x35353
-----------------------
*= strum once
[Intro]
F
[Verse 1]
F
I don't wanna talk
C
About things we've gone through
Gm C7
Though it's hurting me, now it's history
F
I've played all my cards
C
And that's what you've done, too
Gm C7
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play
[Chorus 1]
F
The winner takes it all
Dm
The loser's standing small
Gm
Beside the victory
C
That's her destiny
[Verse 2]
F
I was in your arms
C
Thinking I belonged there
Gm C7
I figured it made sense, building me a fence
F
Building me a home
C
Thinking I'd be strong there
Gm C7
But I was a fool playing by the rules
[Chorus 2]
F
The gods may throw the dice
Dm
Their minds as cold as ice
Gm
And someone way down here
C
Loses someone dear
F
The winner takes it all
Dm
The loser has to fall
Gm
It's simple and it's plain
C
Why should I complain?
[Verse 3]
F
But tell me, does she kiss
C
Like I used to kiss you?
Gm C7
Does it feel the same when she calls your name?
F
Somewhere deep inside
C
You must know I miss you
Gm C7
But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed
[Chorus 3]
F
The judges will decide (They decide)
Dm
The likes of me abide (We abide)
Gm
Spectators of the show (Of the show)
C
Always staying low (Staying low)
F
The game is on again (On again)
Dm
A lover or a friend (Or a friend)
Gm
A big thing or a small (Big or small)
C
The winner takes it all (Takes it all)
[Verse 4]
F*
I don't wanna talk
C*
If it makes you feel sad
Gm* C7*
And I understand, you've come to shake my hand
F*
I apologise
C*
If it makes you feel bad
Gm* C7*
Seeing me so tense, no self-confidence
[Bridge]
N.C F Dm
But you see, the winner takes it all
Gm C
The winner takes it all (the winner takes it all)
[Outro]
F Dm
The winner takes it all (So the winner takes it all)
Gm C
And the loser has to fall (And the loser has to fall)
F
And the gods may throw a dice (Throw a dice)
Dm
(cold as ice)
Gm
And their minds as cold as ice (Way down here)
C
(Someone dear)
F Dm
The winner takes it all (Takes it all has to fall)
Gm
It's simple and it's plain (it seems plain)
C*
Why should I complain
How to play The Winner Takes It All
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.