The Winner Takes It All

	  		Tuning Eb (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb)

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I dont wanna talk about the things we've gone through 
                   Am           D 
Though its hurting me  now is history  
                   G                           D/F# 
I've played all my cards and thats what you've done too 
                Am                 D 
Nothing more to say no more ace to play 

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The winner takes it all e|---------| 
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The loser standing small e|---------| 
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Beside her victory e|---------| 
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Thats her destiny e|---------| 
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              G                 D/F# 
I was in your arms thinking I belonged there 
                  Am                  D 
I figured it made sense building me a fence 
              G                    D/F# 
Building me a home thinking I'd be strong there 
            Am                   D 
But I was a fool playing by the rules 

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The gods may throw a dice e|---------| 
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Their minds as cold as ice e|---------| 
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And someone way down here e|---------| 
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Loses someone dear e|---------| 
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Oh the winner takes it all e|---------| 
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The loser has to fall e|---------| 
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Its simple and its plain e|---------| 
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Why should I complain? e|---------| 
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But tell me does she kiss 
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Like I used to kiss you? 
                 Am 
Does it feel the same 
                    D 
When she calls your name? 
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Somewhere deep inside 
                     D/F# 
You must know that I miss you 
                    Am 
But what more can I say? 
               D 
Rules must be obeyed 

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The judges will decide e|---------| 
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The likes of me abide e|---------| 
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Spectators of the show e|---------| 
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Always staying low e|---------| 
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The game is on again e|---------| 
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A lover or a friend e|---------| 
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A big thing or a small e|---------| 
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Oh the winner takes it all e|---------| 
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             G                    D/F# 
I dont wanna talk if it makes you feel bad 
           Am                            D 
And I understand you've come to shake my hand 
       G                    D/F# 
I apologize if it makes you feel sad 
             Am                 D 
Seeing me so tense no self confidence 

                    G               (D#m7(b5) Em7 (E/G#) Am D...
The winner takes it all e|---------| 
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