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 [Em] beside the victory, that's her destiny.
I was [Am7] in your arms thinking I belonged there,
I figured it made sense, building me a fence,
Building me a home, thinking I'd be [Am] stɾong [Am] there,
But I was [Am7] a fool, playing by the ɾules.
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 [C7] fall,
It's simple and [Bm] it's plain, why should I complain.
But tell me, does she kiss like [F] I used to [C7] kiss you,
Does it feel the same when she calls your name.
Somewhere deep inside you [A7] must know I miss you,
But what can I say, ɾules must be [Am] obeyed.
The judges will decide the likes of me abide,
Spectators of the show always staying low.
The game is on [C7] 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 [A7] feel sad,
And I understand [Bm] you've come to [C7] shake my [A] hand.
I apologize if it makes you [A7] feel bad seeing me so tense, no self confidence.