The Winner Takes It All

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1: Agnetha Fältskog] 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 [Chorus: Agnetha Fältskog] The winner takes it all The loser standing small Beside the victory That's her destiny [Verse 2: Agnetha Fältskog] I was in your arms, thinkin' 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 [Chorus: Agnetha Fältskog, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lingstad, Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus] The gods may throw a dice Their minds as cold as ice And someone way down here Loses someone dear The winner takes it all (Takes it all) The loser has to fall (Has to fall) It's simple and it's plain (Yes, it's plain) Why should I complain? (Why complain?) [Verse 3: Agnetha Fältskog] But 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 [Chorus: Agnetha Fältskog, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lingstad, Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus] The judges will decide (They decide) The likes of me abide (We abide) Spectators of the show (Of the show) Always stayin' low (Staying low) The game is on again (On again) A lover or a friend (Or a friend) A big thing or a small (Big or small) The winner takes it all (Takes it all) [Bridge: Agnetha Fältskog] 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 bad Seeing me so tense, no self-confidence [Chorus: Agnetha Fältskog] But you see, the winner takes it all The winner takes it all [Outro: Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lingstad, Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus] So the winner takes it all And the loser has to fall Throw a dice, cold as ice Way down here, someone dear Takes it all, has to fall Yes, it's plain, why complain?