The Winner Takes It All Lyrics - Agnetha Faltskog

(Benny Andersson / Bjrn 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 our 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 gods may throw a dice 

Their minds as cold as ice 

And someone way down here 

Loses someone dear. 

The winner takes it all 

The loser has to fall 

It's simple and it's plain 

Why should I complain? 

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. 

The judges will decide 

The likes of me abide 

Spectators of the show 

Always staying low. 

The game is on again 

A lover or a friend 

A big thing or a small 

The winner takes it all. 

I don't wanna talk 

If it makes you feel sad 

And I understand 

You've come to shake my hand. 

I apologize 

If it makes you feel bad 

Seeing me so tense 

No self-confidence. 

But you see... 

The winner takes it all 

The winner takes it all.