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The Winner Takes It All Lyrics by Debbie Sims

songs of Andersson & Ulvaeus

1998

I don't want to talk about things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say; no more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small beside the victory
That's her destiny
I was in your arms thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence; building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool playing by the rules
The gods may throw the dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?
But tell me does she kiss like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same when she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you, but what can I say?
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend, a big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don't want to talk if it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize if it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence, but the winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
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Debbie Sims

Debbie Sims

About “The Winner Takes It All” by Debbie Sims

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"The Winner Takes It All" appears on "songs of Andersson & Ulvaeus" in 1998.

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