D       E         A      G      A
My my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
    D       E              A    G     D       
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a 
A       Hm                 
similar way
The history book on the shelf
     E7               A    G D A
Is always repeating itself.
 
Refrain:
D         D7                    G
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
A                                  D         A
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
D          D7                   G
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
A                                D
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
A                            D
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo. 

My my, I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse,
I feel like I win when I lose. 

Refrain.

So how could I ever refuse,
I feel like I win when I lose. 

Refrain.