Viva La Vida

by Coldplay

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Lyrics

I used to (F)rule

the world.

Seas would (C)rise when I gave the (Am)word.

Now in the morn ing I (F)sleep

a lone,

sweep the (C)streets I used to own.

I used to (F)roll

the dice,

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

shat Lis ten as the (F)crowd

would sing,

“Now the (C)old king is dead, long (Am)live the king.” One min ute I (F)held

the key,

next the (C)walls were closed on (Am)me.

And I dis cov ered that my (F)cas

tles stand

up on (C)pil lars of salt wan and pil lars (Am)of sand.

I (F)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing, (C)Ro man Cath o lic (Am)choirs are sing ing.

(F)Be my mir ror, my sword

and shield, my (C)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.

(F)For some rea son I (G)can’t ex plain,

(C)once you’d gone there was (Am)nev er, nev er an (F)hon

est word,

and that was (C)when I ruled the world.

It was the wick ed and (G)can’t ex plain, I (C)know Saint Pet er won’t call my name.

Nev er an (F)hon

est word,

but that was (C)when I ruled the world.

Oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

I (F)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing, (C)Ro man Cath o lic (Am)choirs are sing ing.

(F)Be my mir ror, my sword

and shield, my (C)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.

(F)For some rea son I (G)can’t ex plain, I (C)know Saint Pet er won’t call my name.

Nev er an (F)hon

est word,

but that was (C)when I ruled the world.

(Fma7)Oo.

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 C at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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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.