Viva La Vida
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Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7
E|--------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----0---0---0---0----2--2--2--2----0--0--0--0-----0--0--0--0--|
D|-------------------0--0--0--0---------------------------------|
A|--3---3---3---3-----------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------3--3--3--3-----0--0--0--0----|
Intro: Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 (2x)
Verso
(Em7) Cadd9 Dsus4
I used to rule the world
G Em7
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Cadd9 Dsus4
Now in the morning I sleep alone
G Em7
Sweep the streets I used to own
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
Verso
(Em7) Cadd9 Dsus4
I used to roll the dice
G Em7
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Cadd9 Dsus4
Listen as the crowd would sing:
G Em7
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"
(Em7) Cadd9 Dsus4
One minute I held the key
G Em7
Next the walls were closed on me
Cadd9 Dsus4
And I discovered that my castles stand
G Em7
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
Verso
Cadd9 Dsus4
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em7
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Cadd9 Dsus4
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em7
My missionaries in a foreign field
Cadd9 Dsus4
For some reason I can't explain
G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
G Em7
That was when I ruled the world
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
Verso
(Em7) Cadd9 Dsus4
It was the wicked and wild wind
G Em7
Blew down the doors to let me in
Cadd9 Dsus4
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
G Em7
People couldn't believe what I'd become
(Em7) Cadd9 Dsus4
Revolutionaries wait
G Em7
For my head on a silver plate
Cadd9 Dsus4
Just a puppet on a lonely string
G Em7
Oh who would ever want to be king?
Cadd9 Dsus4
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em7
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Cadd9 Dsus4
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em7
My missionaries in a foreign field
Cadd9 Dsus4
For some reason I can't explain
G Em7
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Cadd9 Dsus4
Never an honest word
G Em7
But that was when I ruled the world
( Cadd9 Em7 )
( Cadd9 Em7 )
( Cadd9 Em7 )
( Dsus4 )
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
( Cadd9 Dsus4 G Em7 )
Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh
Verso
Cadd9 Dsus4
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em7
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Cadd9 Dsus4
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em7
My missionaries in a foreign field
Cadd9 Dsus4
For some reason I can't explain
G Em7
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Cadd9 Dsus4
Never an honest word
G Em7
But that was when I ruled the world
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 Cadd9. 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.