The Winner Takes It All

by ABBA
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Lyrics

I don’t wan na (Gb)talk

a bout things we’ve (Db)gone through,

I though it’s hurt ing (Abm)me,

now it’s his to (Db)ry.

I’ve played all my (Gb)cards

and that’s what you’ve (Db)done, too,

noth ing more to (Abm)say,

no more ace to (Db)play.

The win ner takes it (Gb)all,

the (Bb7)los er stand ing (Ebm)small

be (Eb7)side the vic to (Abm)ry,

that’s her des ti (Db)ny.

I was in your (Gb)arms

think ing I be (Db)longed there,

I fig ured it made (Abm)sense,

build ing me a (Db)fence,

build ing me a (Gb)home,

think ing I’d be (Db)strong there,

but I was a (Abm)fool,

play ing by the (Db)rules.

The gods may throw a (Gb)dice,

their (Bb7)minds as cold as (Ebm)ice,

and (Eb7)some one way down (Abm)here

los es some one (Db)dear.

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

the (Bb7)los er has to (Ebm)fall,

it’s (Eb7)sim ple and it’s (Abm)plain,

the why should I com (Db)plain.

But tell me, does she

I don’t wan na (Gb)talk

if it makes you (Db)feel sad,

and I un der (Abm)stand

you’ve come to shake my (Db)hand.

I a pol o (Gb)gize

if it makes you (Db)feel bad

see ing me so (Abm)tense,

no self con fi (Db)dence.

The win ner takes it (Gb)all.

The (Eb7)win ner takes it (Abm)all.

The Winner Takes It All — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Winner Takes It All" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Cb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Winner Takes It All

Can I play "The Winner Takes It All" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Winner Takes It All" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA played in?
The Winner Takes It All is arranged in the key of Cb 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "The Winner Takes It All"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Abm, Bb7, Db, Eb7, Ebm, Gb.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Winner Takes It All"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Winner Takes It All" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Winner Takes It All"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Winner Takes It All" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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