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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"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”
- 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.