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I don’t wan na (F)talk
a bout things we’ve (C)gone through,
I though it’s hurt ing (Gm)me,
now 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 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 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 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Winner Takes It All" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Winner Takes It All”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Winner Takes It All"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA played in?
- The Winner Takes It All is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Winner Takes It All"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Winner Takes It All" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Winner Takes It All"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Winner Takes It All"?
- "The Winner Takes It All" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
- Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Winner Takes It All". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.