[Verse 1]
I don't wanna 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

[Chorus]
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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 (Takes it all)
The loser has to fall (Has to fall)
It's simple and it's plain (It seems plain)
Why should I complain? (Why complain?)

[Verse 3]
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

[Chorus]
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again (On again)
A lover or a friend? (Or a friend?)
A big thing or a small? (Big or small?)
The winner takes it all (Takes it all)
[Verse 4]
I don't wanna talk
'Cause it makes me 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 you see

[Chorus]
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
The game is on again (On again)
A lover or a friend? (Or a friend?)
A big thing or a small? (Big or small?)
The winner takes it all (Takes it all)

[Outro]
(So the winner)
(Takes it all)
(And the loser)
(Has to fall)
The winner takes it all