The Winner Takes It All

by ABBA
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Lyrics

I don’t wan na (G)talk

a bout things we’ve (D)gone through,

I though it’s hurt ing (Am)me,

now it’s his tor (D)y.

I’ve played all my (G)cards

and that’s what you’ve (D)done too,

noth ing more to (Am)say,

no more ace to (D7)play.

The win ner takes it (G)all,

the (B7)los er stand ing (Em)small

be (E7)side the vic tor (Am)y,

that’s her des tin (D7)y.

I was in your (G)arms

think ing I be (D)longed there,

I fig ured it made (Am)sense,

build ing me a (D)fence,

build ing me a (G)home,

think ing I’d be (D)strong there,

but I was a (Am)fool,

play ing by the (D7)rules.

The win ner takes it (G)all,

the (B7)los er stand ing (Em)small

be (E7)side the vic tor (Am)y,

that’s her des tin (D7)y.

I was in your The win ner takes it (G)all,

the (B7)los er has to (Em)fall,

it’s (E7)sim ple and it’s (Am)plain,

why should I com (D7)plain.

The Winner Takes It All — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Winner Takes It All" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Winner Takes It All

Where are the chord symbols for "The Winner Takes It All" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Winner Takes It All" is in G.
What key is "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA played in?
The Winner Takes It All is arranged in the key of G 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?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.
Does "The Winner Takes It All" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Winner Takes It All" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "The Winner Takes It All"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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