Carla Bruni – The Winner Takes It All Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Carla Bruni – The Winner Takes It All Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of The Winner Takes It All by Carla Bruni on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Verse]
C
I don’t want to talk
G7
About the things we’ve gone through
Dm
Though it’s hurting me
G7
Now it’s history
C
I’ve played all my cards
G7
And that’s what you’ve done too
Dm
Nothing more to say
G7
No more ace to play

[Chorus]
C E
The winner takes it all
Am A7
The loser standing small
Dm
Beside the victory
G7
That’s her destiny

[Verse]
C
I was in your arms
G7
Thinking I belonged there
Dm
I figured it made sense
G7
Building me a fence
C
Building me a home
G7
Thinking I’d be strong there
Dm
But I was a fool
G7
Playing by the rules

[Pre-Chorus]
C E
The gods may throw a dice
Am A7
Their minds as cold as ice
Dm
And someone way down here
G7
Loses someone dear

[Chorus]
C E
The winner takes it all
Am A7
The loser has to fall
Dm
It’s simple and it’s plain
G7
Why should I complain

[Verse]
C
I don’t want to talk
G
If it makes you feel sad
Dm
And I understand
G
You’ve come to shake my hand
C
I apologize
G
If it makes you feel bad
Dm
Seeing me so tense
G
No self-confidence

[Pre-Chorus]
C E
The judges will decide
Am A7
The likes of me abide
Dm
Spectators of the show
G7
Always staying low
C E
The game is on again
Am A7
A lover or a friend
Dm
A big thing or a small
G7
The winner takes it all

[Outro]
C E
The winner takes it all
Am A7
mmmmh mmmmmh
Dm
The winner takes it all
G7 C
The winner takes it all

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How to play The Winner Takes It All: key, chords and progression

The Winner Takes It All by Carla Bruni sits in C major (no sharps or flats), and you need 7 chords to play it: C, G7, Dm, E, Am, A7 and G.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – E – Am – A7 (I – III – vi – VI7 in C major). In solfa, that is doh – mi – lah – lah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G7 chord on guitar (320001)
G7G B D F
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
A7 chord on guitar (x02020)
A7A C♯ E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D

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The Winner Takes It All chords: questions

What key is The Winner Takes It All in?

The Winner Takes It All by Carla Bruni is in the key of C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in The Winner Takes It All?

The Winner Takes It All uses 7 chords: C, G7, Dm, E, Am, A7, G.

What is the chord progression of The Winner Takes It All?

The main progression is C – E – Am – A7 (I – III – vi – VI7).

Is The Winner Takes It All easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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