I don't wanna talk
about the 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 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 a 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 wanna 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 you see -

The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all......