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 god s 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 the winner takes it all the winner takes it all