Viva La Vida

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

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 — 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, 138 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Viva La Vida" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.
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.