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The Winner Takes It All — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “The Winner Takes It All”
Free karaoke for "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Gb, 120 BPM.
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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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA played in?
- The Winner Takes It All is arranged in the key of Gb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Winner Takes It All" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Winner Takes It All" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Gb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Winner Takes It All" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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