Music & Lyrics By: ABBA (Andersson/Ulvaeus)



I don't wanna talk

About things we've gone through

Though it's hurting me

Now it's history

I've played all my cards

And that's what you've done too

Nothing more to say

No more ace to play



The winner takes it all

The loser standing small

Beside the victory

That's her destiny



I was in your arms

Thinking I belonged there

I figured it made sense

Building me a fence

Building me a home

Thinking I'd be strong there

But I was a fool

Playing by the rules



The judges will decide

The likes of me abide

Spectators of a show

Always stand alone



The winner takes it all

The loser standing small

Beside the victory

That's her destiny



So tell me does she kiss

Like I used to kiss you

Does it feel the same

When she calls your name

Somewhere deep inside

You must know I miss you

But what can I say

Rules must be obeyed



The judges will decide

Their minds as cold as ice

And someone way down here

Loses someone dear



The winner takes it all

The loser standing small

It's simple and it's plain

Why should I complain



I don't wanna talk

If it makes you feel sad

And I understand

You've come to shake my hand

I apologise

If it makes you feel sad

Seeing me so tense

No self-confidence

(But you see)



The winner takes it all

The loser standing small

Beside the victory

That's her destiny



The winner takes it all (so the winner)

(Takes it all)

The winner takes it all (and the loser)

(Has to fall)



The winner takes it all (so the winner)

(Takes it all)

The winner takes it all (and the loser)

(Has to fall)



The winner takes it all (so the winner)

The loser standing small (takes it all)

Beside the victory (and the loser)

That's her destiny (has to fall)



The winner takes it all