Viva La Vida: Interactive Piano Chords

Q: Where can I learn to play the whole song on the piano?

To learn how to play the whole piece, you can go to La Touche Musicale learning app , which will allow you to play the notes and chords at your own pace on over 3,000 songs.

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Play the chords of Viva La Vida on the piano.

The player below allows you to play the chords of Viva La Vida easily on the piano. You can also learn to play all the notes of the song with the La Touche Musicale interactive app.

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How does it work?

Choose the “Piano” mode at the top right of the player to play piano chords.

Switch to “Chords” mode at the top left of the player to update the selected instrument.

Choose to display the “Chords” mode or the “Grids” mode according to your preferences.

Launch the Youtube video at the bottom right of the player to start the tutorial.

Piano chord player

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Viva La Vida : the lyrics of the song

Once you have successfully played the chords to this song, practice singing the lyrics over your piano playing.

I used to rule the worldSeas would rise when I gave the wordNow in the morning, I sleep aloneSweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the diceFeel the fear in my enemy’s eyesListen as the crowd would singNow the old king is dead, long live the kingOne minute, I held the keyNext the walls were closed on meAnd I discovered that my castles standUpon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringingRoman Cavalry choirs are singingBe my mirror, my sword and shieldMy missionaries in a foreign fieldFor some reason, I can’t explainOnce you’d gone, there was never, never an honest wordAnd that was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild windBlew down the doors to let me inShattered windows and the sound of drumsPeople couldn’t believe what I’d becomeRevolutionaries waitFor my head on a silver plateJust a puppet on a lonely stringOh, who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringingRoman Calvary choirs are singingBe my mirror, my sword and shieldMy missionaries in a foreign fieldFor some reason, I can’t explainI know Saint Peter won’t call my nameNever an honest wordBut that was when I ruled the world

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, ohOh-oh-oh, oh-oh, ohOh-oh-oh, oh-oh, ohOh-oh-oh, oh-oh, ohOh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh

Hear Jerusalem bells are ringingRoman Calvary choirs are singingBe my mirror, my sword and shieldMy missionaries in a foreign fieldFor some reason I can’t explainI know Saint Peter won’t call my nameNever an honest wordBut that was when I ruled the world

Viva La Vida : presentation

“Viva la Vida” is a song by Coldplay released in 2008 on their fourth self-titled studio album. The song was written by all the members of Coldplay and produced by Markus Dravs, Brian Eno and Jon Hopkins.The track was a huge commercial and critical success, winning several awards, including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2009. The lyrics were inspired by the paintings of Frida Kahlo and the events of the French Revolution.The song begins with a catchy guitar riff, followed by an epic string section. Chris Martin’s vocals are emotional and passionate, describing the story of a former fallen leader who must learn to live with the consequences of his past actions. The music explores universal themes of power, loss and redemption, while featuring evocative images of historical figures such as Louis XVI and Napoleon Bonaparte.The refrain “Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh” has become a distinctive element of the song, with a stadium chant effect that encourages audience participation at concerts. The string arrangements, electric guitars and synthesizers create an epic, grand sound that has contributed to the song’s popularity.

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Any questions?

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Viva La Vida on the piano.

How to play the chords of Viva La Vida on the piano?

To play the chords of this song, you must:

Go to the piano chord player on this page
Click on the “Piano” mode at the top right of the player
Click on the “Chords” mode at the top left of the player to refresh the previously selected instrument
Choose between the “Chords” display which will show you a textual overview of all the chords to be played or the “Grids” mode which will show you each chord with its diagram
Click on the play button of the video located at the bottom right of the player
Play the chords on your piano when the player shows them to you in real time

What are the main chords of this song?

The main chords you need to play on the piano for this song are the following: Intro: C – C – Am – F (x2) / Verse: C – G – Am – F (x2) / Chorus: F – Am – F – G – C

What is the tempo (BPM) of Viva La Vida ?

You must play this song with a tempo of 138 BPM.

Where can I learn to play the whole song on the piano?

To learn how to play the whole piece, you can go toLa Touche Musicale learning app, which will allow you to play the notes and chords at your own pace on over 3,000 songs.

Where can I find other songs like these?

To play the notes and chords of other songs of the same style on the piano, you can visit the section of our blog dedicated to piano chords of popular songs or go to the La Touche Musicale appwhich will allow you to learn to play more than 3,000 songs in an efficient and interactive way.