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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 the (Ab)fear in my en e my’s eyes.
Lis tened as the (Dbmaj7)crowd would sing,
“Now the (Ab)old king is dead, long live (Fm)the king.” One min ute I (Db)held
the key,
next the (Ab)walls were closed on (Fm)me and I dis cov ered that my (Dbmaj7)cas tles stand
up on (Ab)pil lars of salt 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 (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Viva La Vida" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Viva La Vida" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Viva La Vida by Coldplay, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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