[Verse 1: Hugh Skinner]
My, my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
[Pre-Chorus 1: Hugh Skinner]
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
[Chorus: Hugh Skinner & Lily James]
Waterloo — I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo — Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo — Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo — Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo — Finally facing my Waterloo
[Verse 2: Hugh Skinner & Lily James]
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
[Pre-Chorus 2: Lily James]
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
[Chorus: Hugh Skinner & Lily James]
Waterloo — I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo — Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo — Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo — Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo — Finally facing my Waterloo
[Pre-Chorus 2: Hugh Skinner & Lily James]
So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose —
[Outro: Hugh Skinner & Lily James]
Waterloo — Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo — Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo — Finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo — Finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo — Knowing my fate is to be with you