"You Can Win If You Want" is a song by German pop duo Modern Talking, released as the second and final single from their debut studio album, The 1st Album (1985). The single was released on 13 March 1985 and entered the top 10 in Germany on 13 May 1985.[1] After spending three weeks within the top five, the single reached the top spot, eventually going gold for sales in excess of 250,000 units in Germany alone.[1][2] The single peaked at number eight in France, where it also reached a gold status for sales of 500,000 units.[3]