Viva La Vida

by Coldplay

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I used to (Db5)rule

the (Eb7sus)world.

Seas would (Ab)rise when I gave the (Fm)word.

Now in the morn ing I (Db5)sleep

a (Eb7sus)lone,

sweep the (Ab)streets I used to (Fm)own.

I used to (Db5)roll

the (Eb7sus)dice,

feel the (Ab)fear in my en e mies’ (Fm)eyes.

Lis ten as the (Db5)crowd would (Eb7sus)sing,

“Now the (Ab)old king is dead, long (Fm)live the king.” One min ute I (Db5)held

the (Eb7sus)key,

next the (Fm)walls on were a closed on me.

And I dis cov ered that my (Db5)cas tles (Eb7sus)stand

up on (Ab)pil lars of salt wan and pil (Fm)lars of sand.

I (Db5)hear Je ru sa lem (Eb7sus)bells a ring ing, (Ab)Ro man cav al ry (Fm)choirs are sing ing.

(Db5)Be my mir ror, my (Eb7sus)sword and shield, my (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a (Fm)for eign field.

(Db5)For some rea son I (Eb7sus)can’t ex plain.

I (Ab)Once you’ve gone there (Fm)was nev er, nev er an hon (Db5)hon est (Eb7sus)word.

And that was (Ab)when I ruled the (Fm)world.

It was a wick ed and wild

(Eb7sus)wind

blew down the (Ab)doors to let me (Fm)in.

Shat tered win dows and the (Db5)sound of (Eb7sus)drums.

Peo ple (Ab)could n’t be lieve what (Fm)I’d be come.

Rev o lu tion (Db5)ar

ies (Eb7sus)wait

for my (Fm)head on were a sil ver plate.

And Just a pup pet on a (Db5)lone ly (Eb7sus)string.

Ah, on (Ab)who would ev er wan na be (Fm)king?

of sand.

I (Db5)hear Je ru sa lem (Eb7sus)bells a ring ing, (Ab)Ro man cav al ry (Fm)choirs are sing ing.

(Db5)Be my mir ror, my (Eb7sus)sword and shield, my (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a (Fm)for eign field.

(Db5)For some rea son I (Eb7sus)can’t ex plain.

I (Ab)know Saint Pe ter (Fm)won’t call my name, nev er an (Db5)hon est (Eb7sus)word.

But that was (Ab)when I ruled the (Fm)world.

It was a wick ed and wild

(Eb7sus)wind

blew down the (Ab)doors to let me (Fm)in.

Shat tered win dows and the

Oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh.

(Db5)hon est (Eb7sus)word.

But that was (Ab)when I ruled the (Fm)world.

(Db)Ooh.

(Db)Ooh.

Viva La Vida by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 133 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Viva La Vida" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Viva La Vida"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.