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Key: F# major•
Intro 1
C
C

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E
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Am
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A
A

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Dm
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G
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C
C

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E
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Am
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A
A

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Dm
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G
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Verse 1
C
C

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I don't want to talk
G
G

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About things we've gone through
Dm
Dm

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Though it's hurting me
G
G

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Now it's history
C
C

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I've played all my cards
G
G

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And that's what you've done too
Dm
Dm

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Nothing more to say
G
G

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No more ace to play
Chorus 1
C
C

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The winner takes it all
E
E

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Am
Am

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The loser standing small
A
A

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Dm
Dm

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Beside the victory
G
G

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G
G

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That's her destiny
Verse 2
C
C

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I was in your arms
G
G

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Thinking I belonged there
Dm
Dm

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I figured it made sense
G
G

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Building me a fence
C
C

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Building me a home
G
G

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Thinking I'd be strong there
Dm
Dm

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But I was a fool
G
G

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Playing by the rules
Chorus 2
C
C

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The gods may throw a dice
E
E

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Am
Am

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Their minds as cold as ice
A
A

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Dm
Dm

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And someone way down here
G
G

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Loses someone dear
C
C

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The winner takes it all
E
E

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Am
Am

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The loser has to fall
A
A

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Dm
Dm

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It's simple and it's plain
G
G

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G
G

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Why should I complain
Verse 3
C
C

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But tell me does she kiss
G
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Like I used to kiss you?
Dm
Dm

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Does it feel the same
G
G

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When she calls your name?
C
C

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Somewhere deep inside
G
G

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You must know I miss you
Dm
Dm

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But what can I say
G
G

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Rules must be obeyed
Chorus 3
C
C

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The judges will decide
E
E

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Am
Am

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The likes of me abide
A
A

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Dm
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Spectators of the show
G
G

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Always staying low
C
C

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The game is on again
E
E

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Am
Am

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A lover or a friend
A
A

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Dm
Dm

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A big thing or a small
G
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G
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The winner takes it all
Verse 4
C
C

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I don't want to talk
G
G

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If it makes you feel sad
Dm
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And I understand
G
G

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You've come to shake my hand
C
C

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I apologize
G
G

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If it makes you feel bad
Dm
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Seeing me so tense
G
G

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No self confidence

But you see
Outro 1
C
C

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E
E

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The winner takes it all
Am
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A
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Dm
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G
G

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The winner takes it all
C
C

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E
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Am
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A
A

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So the winner takes it all
Dm
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G
G

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And the loser has to fall
C
C

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E
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Throw a dice,
Am
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A
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cold as ice
Dm
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G
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Way down here, someone dear
C
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E
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Am
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A
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Takes it all, has to fall
Dm
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G
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It seems plain why complain
[Fade out]

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Winner Takes It All by ABBA is F# major.

The primary chords used in The Winner Takes It All are F#sus4, F#, A#, D#sus4, D#m, D#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#sus4, F#, A#, D#sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Winner Takes It All is approximately 126 beats per minute.

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