ABBA - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL

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 a 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)

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ABBA - The winner takes it all - перевод
Сергей Шатров
ПОБЕДИТЕЛЬ ПОЛУЧАЕТ ВСЁ

Не будем говорить
О прошлом, если можно
Боль ещё жива
И ни к чему слова
Я пошла ва-банк
И ты сделал то же
Что теперь сказать
Негде взять туза

Кто победил – герой
Кто проиграл – долой
Кто проиграл – беда
Значит не судьба

В объятиях твоих
(Веря, что навечно)
Я думала о том,
Как построить дом
И как укрыться в нём,
Думала беспечно,
Веря до поры
В правила игры

Господь, взмахнув рукой,
Бросает жребий мой
Что значат для Творца
Разбитые сердца?
Кто победил – герой
Кто проиграл – долой
Закон един для всех
Жаловаться грех

А знаешь, расскажи,
Как она целует?
Как звучит твоё
Имя – у неё?
В глубине души
Ты знал, как я тоскую
Но соблюдены
Правила игры

У судей власть – судить
А у меня – лишь жить
И никаких забот
Зрители – не в счёт
Вот роздан новый круг
Любовник или друг
Много ль на кону?
Всё – лишь одному…

Лучше б мы с тобой
просто помолчали
память сохранит
твой дружеский визит
Жаль если тебя
вид мой опечалил
я не столь сильна -
и раздражена...
но ведь

Кто победил – герой
Кто победил – мир твой…

ABBA - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL

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 a 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)

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ABBA - The winner takes it all translation
Sergei Shatrov
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL

Let's not talk
New year
The pain's still alive
And no words
I went for broke
And you did the same
Now what to say
Lil Mama be your girlfriend

Who wins is a hero
Who lost – out of sight
Who lost – trouble
Then no luck

In the arms of your
(Believe forever)
I thought about
How to build a house
And how to hide in it
Thought blithely,
Believing until then
In the rules of the game

Lord, waving a hand,
Throwing my lot
What does it mean to the Creator
Broken hearts?
Who wins is a hero
Who lost – out of sight
The law is for all
Complaining is a sin

And you know, tell me
How she kisses?
Sounds like your
, Does it?
Deep down
You knew how I yearn
But met
The rules of the game

The judges of the power to judge
And I have only to live
And no worries
The audience doesn't count
Aah
A lover or a friend
L lot at stake?
Happy new year!

Would be better if we with you
just keep quiet
the memory will retain
your friendly visit
Sorry if you
view my saddened
I'm not so strong -
and irritated...
but

Who wins is a hero
Who won – world is yours...