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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Winner Takes It All" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Winner Takes It All" with hands-separate practice in Cb at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Winner Takes It All"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Winner Takes It All" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Winner Takes It All"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Winner Takes It All" is in the key of Cb at 120 BPM.

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