Viva La Vida
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Intro 2x: C D9(11) G Em
C D9(11)
I used to rule the world
G Em
Seas would rise when I gave the word
C D9(11)
Now in the morning and I sleep alone
G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
( C D9(11) G Em ) (2x)
C D9(11)
I used to roll the dice
G Em
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
C D9(11)
Listen as the crowd would sing:
G Em
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"
C D9(11)
One minute I held the key
G Em
Next the walls were closed on me
C D9(11)
And I discovered that my castles stand
G Em
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
C D9(11)
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D9(11)
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D9(11)
For some reason I can't explain
G/B Em C D9(11)
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
G Em
That was when I ruled the world
( C D9(11) G Em ) (2x)
C D9(11)
It was the wicked and wild wind
G Em
Blew down the doors to let me in.
C D9(11)
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
G Em
People couldn't believe what I'd become
C D9(11)
Revolutionaries wait
G Em
For my head on a silver plate
C D9(11)
Just a puppet on a lonely string
G Em
Oh who would ever want to be king?
C D9(11)
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D9(11)
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D9(11)
For some reason I can't explain
G Em
I know Saint Peter won't call my name ,
C D9(11)
never an honest word
Bm Em
But that was when I ruled the world
C Em (3x)
D (2x)
( C D9(11) G Em ) (2x)
(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
C D9(11)
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D9(11)
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D9(11)
For some reason I can't explain
G Em
I know Saint Peter won't call my name ,
C D9(11)
never an honest word
G Em
But that was when I ruled the world
( C D9(11) G Em )
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Capotraste na 1ª casa
Bm* = X 2 4 4 3 2 - (*Cm na forma de Bm)
C* = X 3 2 0 1 0 - (*C# na forma de C)
D* = X X 0 2 3 2 - (*D# na forma de D)
D9(11)* = X 5 4 0 3 0 - (*D#9(11) na forma de D9(11))
Em* = 0 2 2 0 0 0 - (*Fm na forma de Em)
G* = 3 2 0 0 0 3 - (*G# na forma de G)
G/B* = X 2 0 0 3 3 - (*G#/C na forma de G/B)
How to play Viva La Vida
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.