I used to (Dbmaj7)rule
the world.
Seas would (Ab)rise when I gave the word.
Now in the morn ing I (Dbmaj7)sleep
a lone,
sweep the (Ab)streets I used to own.
I used to (Dbmaj7)roll
the dice,
feel down the (Ab)fear in my en e my’s eyes.
Shat tered Lis tened as the (Dbmaj7)crowd would sing,
“Now the (Ab)old king is dead, long live (Fm)the king.” be come.
One min Rev ute o I lu tion (Db)held ai
the ries key,
next the (Ab)walls on were a closed sil on ver plate.
(Fm)me and I dis cov ered that my (Dbmaj7)cas tles stand
up on (Ab)pil lars of salt wan and pil lars (Fm)of sand.
I (Dbmaj7)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing.
(Ab)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(Dbmaj7)Be my mir ror, my sword, and shield.
My (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.
(Dbmaj7)For some rea son I can’t ex plain, (Ab)once you’d gone there was (Fm11)nev er, nev er an hon
est word,
and that was (Abmaj9)when I ruled the world.
It was the wick ed and
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Dbmaj7)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing.
(Ab)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(Dbmaj7)Be my mir ror, my sword, and shield.
My (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.
(Dbmaj7)For some rea son I can’t ex plain, I (Ab)know Saint Pe ter won’t call my name.
Nev er (Dbmaj7)an hon est word,
but that was (Abmaj9)when I ruled the world.
(Dbmaj7)Ooh.
(Dbmaj7)Ooh.
Viva La Vida — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 139 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Viva La Vida”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in Db at 139 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Viva La Vida" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Viva La Vida"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Viva La Vida", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Viva La Vida" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Viva La Vida"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Viva La Vida"?
- "Viva La Vida" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
- Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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