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 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 judges will decide The likes of me abide Spectators of the show Always staying low The winner takes it all The loser's standing small It's simple and it's plain Why should I complain? 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 Yes, the winner takes it all Oh, the winner takes it all The winner takes it all Takes it all