My my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself (chorus) Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war Waterloo Promise to love you forever more Waterloo Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo Knowing my fate is to be with you Waterloo Finally facing my Waterloo My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger Oh yes, 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 (chorus) And how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose Waterloo Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo Knowing my fate is to be with you Waterloo Finally facing my Waterloo Waterloo Knowing my fate is to be with you Waterloo Finally facing my Waterloo publishing : Union Songs AB 1974