I used to rule
the world.
Seas would rise when I gave the word.
Now in the morn ing I sleep
a lone,
sweep the streets I used to own.
I used to roll
the dice,
feel the fear of my en e mies’ eyes.
Lis ten as the crowd
would sing,
“Now the old king is dead, long live the king.” One min ute I held
the key,
next the walls were closed on me.
And I dis cov ered that my cas
tles stand
up on pil lars of salt and pil lars of sand.
I hear Je ru sa lem bells a ring ing, Ro man Cath o lic choirs are sing ing.
Be my mir ror, my sword, and shield, my mis sion ar ies in a for eign field.
For some rea son I can’t ex plain, once you’ve gone there was nev er, nev er an hon est word.
But that was when I ruled the world.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 138 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Viva La Vida”
- What key is "Viva La Vida" in?
- "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay is in the key of Db with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
- Is "Viva La Vida" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Viva La Vida" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Viva La Vida" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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