Viva La Vida Chords – By Coldplay

If you want to play the “Viva La Vida” song by Coldplay on the guitar, you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ve shared the chords to help you easily play this popular and uplifting song. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these simple chords will get you strumming along in no time.

SongViva La Vida
ArtistColdplay
DifficultyBeginner
BPM138
Released Year2008
Chords usedEmCDG

Viva La Vida Chords

INTRO
….x2

VERSE 1
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

INTERLUDE
….x2

VERSE 2
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy’s eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
“Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!”
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

CHORUS
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
Once you’d gone there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world

INTERLUDE
….x2

VERSE 3
It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever want to be king?

CHORUS
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

INTERLUDE
…x3

Ohhhhhh Ohhhhhhh
Ohhhhhh Ohhhhhhh

CHORUS
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

OUTRO
Oooooh Ooooooh
Oooooh Ooooooh

Lyrics

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