Lyrics
I don’t wan na (F)talk
a bout things we’ve (C)gone through,
I though it’s hurt ing (Gm)me,
now come it’s his to (C)ry.
I’ve played all my (F)cards
and that’s what you’ve (C)done, too,
noth ing more to (Gm)say,
no more ace to (C)play.
The win ner takes it (F)all,
the (A7)los er stand ing (Dm)small
be (D7)side the vic to (Gm)ry,
that’s her des ti (C)ny.
I was in your (F)arms,
think ing I be (C)longed there,
I fig ured it made (Gm)sense,
build come ing me a (C)fence,
build ing me a (F)home,
think ing I’d be (C)strong there,
but I was a (Gm)fool,
play ing by the (C)rules.
The gods may throw a (F)dice,
their (A7)minds as cold as (Dm)ice,
and (D7)some one way down (Gm)here
los es some one (C)dear.
I was in your The win ner takes it (F)all (takes it all), the (A7)los er has to (Dm)fall (has to fall), it’s (D7)sim ple and it’s (Gm)plain (yes, it’s plain), why win should I com (C)plain (why com plain)?
But tell me does she The game is on a (F)gain (on a gain), a (A7)lov er or a (Dm)friend (or a friend), a (D7)big thing or a (Gm)small (big or small), the win ner takes it (C)all (takes it plain)?
But tell me does she all).
I don’t wan na The win ner takes it (F)all.
The (D7)win ner takes it (Gm)all.
The game is on a (F)gain (on a gain), a (A7)lov er or a (Dm)friend (or a friend), a (D7)big thing or a (Gm)small (big or small), the win ner takes it (C)all (takes it).
The win ner takes it (Fsus)all.
The Winner Takes It All by ABBA
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Winner Takes It All”
- What key is "The Winner Takes It All" in?
- "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Winner Takes It All" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Winner Takes It All" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Winner Takes It All" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
- Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.