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I used to (Cmaj7)rule
the world,
seas would (G)rise when I gave the word.
Now in the morn ing I (Cmaj7)sleep
a lone,
sweep the (G)streets I used to own.
It was I used ed to (Cmaj7)roll
the dice, blew feel the (G)fear in my en e my’s eyes.
Shat tered Lis tened as the (Cmaj7)crowd
would sing,
“Now the (G)old king is dead, long live (Em)the king.” come.
One min ute I tion (C)held
the key,
next the (G)walls on were closed on plate.
(Em)me, and I dis cov ered that my (Cmaj7)cas
tles stand
up on (G)pil lars of salt wan and pil lars (Em)of sand.
I (C)hear Jer u sal em bells a ring ing.
(G)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(C)Be my mir ror, my sword and shield.
My (G)mis sion a ries in a for eign field.
(C)For some rea son I can’t ex plain, I (G)once you’d gone, ter there was (Em7)nev er, name.
nev er an hon
est word,
and that was (Gmaj7)when I ruled the world.
It was I used ed to (Cmaj7)wild
the wind, blew down the (G)doors in to let e me in.
Shat tered win dows and the (Cmaj7)sound
of drums.
Peo ple (G)could n’t be lieve what I’d be come.
One Rev o I tion (C)a
ries wait
for my (G)head on a sil ver plate.
(Em)me, and just a pup pet on a (Cmaj7)lone
ly string.
up Oh, (G)who would ev er wan na be king?
I (C)hear Jer u sal em bells a ring ing.
(G)Ro man Cav al ry choirs are sing ing.
(C)Be my mir ror, my sword and shield.
My (G)mis sion a ries in a for eign field.
(C)For some rea son I can’t ex plain, I (G)know Saint gone, ter won’t call (Em7)nev my name.
Nev er an hon
est word,
but that was (Gmaj7)when I ruled the world.
Oh,
oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
(Cmaj7)Ooh.
(Cmaj7)Ooh.
Viva La Vida — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Viva La Vida" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Viva La Vida”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Viva La Vida" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Viva La Vida" is in G.
- What key is "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay played in?
- Viva La Vida is arranged in the key of G 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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Viva La Vida" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Does "Viva La Vida" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Viva La Vida" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "Viva La Vida"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.