Viva la Vida Chords

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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Guitar

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
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Lyrics & Chords

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Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Ukulele

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
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Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Piano

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
123456
Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Banjo

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
123456
Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Gtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Mandolin

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
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Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Harmonica

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
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Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
 
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Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · D · G · Em

Viva la Vida Chords – Violin

Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy.

Orchestral Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
123456
Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C D G
I used to rule the world
Em C
Seas would rise when I gave the word
D G Em
Now in the morning I sleep alone
C D G Em
Sweep the streets I used to own
 

Chorus

 
C D G
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Em C D
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
G Em
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
C D G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field