ABBA - The Winner Takes It All: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "The Winner Takes It All" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Intro: F# F# F# A# D#m D#m D#m D# G#m G#m G#m G#m C# C# C# C# F# I don't wanna talk C# About the things we've gone through G#m Though it's hurting me C# Now it's history F# I've played all my cards C# And that's what you've done too G#m Nothing more to say C# No more ace to play Chorus: F# The winner takes it all A# D#m The loser standing small D# G#m Beside the victory C# That's her destiny F# I was in your arms C# Thinking I belonged there G#m I figured it made sense C# Building me a fence F# Building me a home C# Thinking I'd be strong there G#m But I was a fool C# Playing by the rules Chorus: F# The gods may throw a dice A# D#m Their minds as cold as ice D# G#m And someone way down here C# Loses someone dear F# The winner takes it all A# D#m The loser has to fall D# G#m It's simple and it's plain C# Why should I complain? F# But tell me does she kiss C# Like I used to kiss you? G#m Does it feel the same C# When she calls your name? F# Somewhere deep inside C# You must know I miss you G#m But what can I say C# Rules must be obeyed Chorus: F# The judges will decide A# D#m The likes of me abide D# G#m Spectators of the show C# Always staying low F# The game is on again A# D#m A lover or a friend D# G#m A big thing or a small C# The winner takes it all F# I don't wanna talk C# If it makes you feel sad G#m And I understand C# You've come to shake my hand F# I apologize C# If it makes you feel bad G#m Seeing me so tense C# No self-confidence But you see... F# F# F# A# D#m D#m D#m The winner takes it all D# G#m G#m G#m G#m C# C# C# C# The winner takes it all F# F# F# A# D#m D#m D#m D# G#m G#m G#m G#m C# C# C# C# F# F# F# A# D#m D#m D#m D# G#m G#m G#m G#m C# C# C# C# You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  C#  D#  D#m  F#  G#m  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Winner Takes It All" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA.