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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Viva La Vida" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Viva La Vida" with hands-separate practice in Db at 139 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Viva La Vida"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Viva La Vida" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Viva La Vida"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Viva La Vida" is in the key of Db at 139 BPM.
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