Intro [x2]
Intro [x2] | Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G || Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |
Break
| N.C. |
Verse 1
| Gb | Gb | Db/F | D/F |I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through | Abm | Abm | Db | Db |Though it's hurting me, now it's history | Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too | Abm | Abm | Db | Db |Nothing more to say, no more ace to play
Hook 1
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The winner takes it all, the loser's standing small | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |Beside the victory, that's her destiny
Verse 2 [Band]
| Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there | Abm7/Eb | Abm7/Eb | Db | Db |I figured it made sense, building me a fence | Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there | Abm7 | Abm7 | Db | Db |But I was a fool, playing by the rules
Hook 2
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |And someone way down here loses someone dear | Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |It's simple and it's plain, why should I complain?
Verse 3
| Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |But tell me does she kiss like I used to kiss you? | Abm7/Eb | Abm7/Eb | Db | Db |Does it feel the same when she calls your name? | Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |Somewhere deep inside, you must know I miss you | Abm7/Eb | Abm7/Eb | Db | Db |But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed
Hook 3
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The judges will decide, the likes of me abide | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |Spectators of the show, always staying low | Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The game is on again, a lover or a friend, | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |a big thing or a small, the winner takes it all
Break
| N.C. |
Verse 4 [Cool Down]
| Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad | Abm7 | Abm7 | Db | Db |And I understand you've come to shake my hand | Gb | Gb | Db/F | Db/F |I apologize if it makes you feel bad | Abm7/Eb | Abm7/Eb | Db | Db |Seeing me so tense, no self-confidence, but you see
Hook 4 [Band]
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |The winner takes it all, | Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 |the winner takes it all
Post-Hook
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G | So the winner takes it all| Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 | and the loser has to fall| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G | Throw a dice, cold as ice| Abm7 | Abm7 | Dbsus4 | Dbsus4 | way down here, someone dear
Ending [fade]
| Gb | Gb Bbaug/D | Ebm7 | Ebm7 Eb/G |
