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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 myβs eyes.
Lis tened as the (Dbmaj7)crowd would sing,
βNow the (Ab)old king is dead, long live (Fm)the king.β 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 canβt ex plain, (Ab)once youβd 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 canβt ex plain, I (Ab)know Saint Pe ter wonβt 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 β Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db β sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 139 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βViva La Vidaβ
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Viva La Vida" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes β both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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 β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Viva La Vida" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols β but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Viva La Vida" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes β treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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