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 — 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 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

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 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.
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 G, 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.

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