
the winner takes it all
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Tom: F# (com forma de G)
Afinação: 1/2 tom abaixo
[Intro] G
Ebm5-
Em E/G# Am D4 D D2 D G Em E/G#
Ebm5-
Am D4 D D2
[Primera Parte]
G
I don't wanna talk
D/F#
About the things we've gone through
Am
Though it's hurting me
D2
Now it's history
G G2 G4 G
I've played all my cards
D/F#
And that's what you've done too
( D7M D2 D )
Am
Nothing more to say
D D2 D4 D
No more ace to play
[Estribillo 1]
G4 G G2
The winner takes it all
Em
Ebm5-
The loser's standing small
E/G# Am
Beside the victory
D4 D D2 D
That's her destiny
[Segunda Parte]
G G2 G4 G
I was in your arms
D D2
Thinking I belonged there
Am
I figured it made sense
D D2 D4 D
Building me a fence
G G2 G4 G
Building me a home
D D2
Thinking I'd be strong there
Am
But I was a fool
D D2 D4 D
Playing by the rules
[Estribillo 2]
G4 G G2
The gods may throw a dice
Em
Ebm5-
Their minds as cold as ice
E/G# Am
And someone way down here
D4 D D2
Loses someone dear
G4 G G2
The winner takes it all
Em
Ebm5-
The loser has to fall
E/G# Am
It's simple and it's plain
D4 D D2
Why should I complain
[Tercera Parte]
G
But tell me, does she kiss
D2
Like I used to kiss you?
Am
Does it feel the same
D
When she calls your name?
G
Somewhere deep inside
D2
You must know I miss you
Am
But what can I say?
D D2 D4 D
Rules must be obeyed
[Refrão 3]
G4 G G2
The judges will decide
Em
Ebm5-
The likes of me abide
E/G# Am
Spectators of the show
D4 D D2
Always staying low
G4 G G2
The game is on again
Em
Ebm5-
A lover or a friend
E/G# Am
A big thing or a small
D4 D D2
The winner takes it all
[Puente]
G
I don't wanna talk
D2
If it makes you feel sad
Am
And I understand
D D2 D4 D
You've come to shake my hand
G G2 G4 G
I apologize
D D7M D2 D
If it makes you feel bad
Am/E
Seeing me so tense
D D2 D4 D
No self-confidence
But you see
[Refrão 4]
G4 G G2 Em
Ebm5-
The winner takes it all
E/G# Am D4 D D2
The winner takes it all
[Final] G4 G G2 Ebm5- Em
E/G# Am D4 D D2 G4 G G2 Em
Ebm5-
E/G# Am D4 D D2
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Detected progression: Em → E/G# → Am → D4 → D → D2 → D → G
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