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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 — 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 Db, 138 BPM.
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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 Db.
- 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.
- 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 Db 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 Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.