William Bell - Everybody Loves a Winner lyrics

Once I had fame Oh I was full of pride Had lots of friends Always here right by my side Well my fame oh it died Now my friends all try to hide Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner But when you lose, you lose alone Everywhere I turned There was a hello and smile I never thought They'd be gone after a while Well my friends let me down And the smiles turned to frowns Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner But when you lose, you lose alone Once I had love Ah but I couldn't be true To get back that love There ain't nothing I wouldn't do Well I've loved And I've lost And now I'll pay the cost Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner But when you lose, you lose alone