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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 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.” One min ute I tion (Db)held
the key,
next the (Ab)walls on were closed on plate.
(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 (Db)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing.
(Ab)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(Db)Be my mir ror, my sword, and shield.
My (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.
(Db)For some rea son I can’t ex plain, I (Ab)once you’d gone ter there was (Fm7)nev er, name.
nev er an hon
est word,
and that was (Abmaj7)when I ruled the world.
It was the wick ed and
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Db)hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing.
(Ab)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(Db)Be my mir ror, my sword, and shield.
My (Ab)mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.
(Db)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 (Abmaj7)when I ruled the world.
(Dbmaj7)Ooh.
(Dbmaj7)Ooh.
Viva La Vida — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Viva La Vida" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 139 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Viva La Vida”
- Can I play "Viva La Vida" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Viva La Vida" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay played in?
- Viva La Vida is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Viva La Vida"?
- The arrangement plays at 139 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Viva La Vida" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Viva La Vida"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Viva La Vida"?
- "Viva La Vida" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Viva La Vida"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, Eb7, Fm, Fm7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Viva La Vida"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Viva La Vida" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Viva La Vida"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Viva La Vida" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.