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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Viva La Vida" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Viva La Vida" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Viva La Vida" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Viva La Vida" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Viva La Vida" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.