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Viva La Vida

Coldplay Pop

"Viva la Vida" is a captivating and anthemic song by the British rock band Coldplay, released in 2008 as the second single from their fourth studio album of the same name. The song features a distinctive string arrangement, pulsating rhythm, and Chris Martin's emotive vocals. Lyrically, "Viva la Vida" explores themes of power, revolution, and redemption, drawing inspiration from historical and religious imagery. The title, which means "Long Live Life" in Spanish, reflects the song's message of resilience and embracing the uncertainties of life. "Viva la Vida" became one of Coldplay's most successful and critically acclaimed songs, topping charts worldwide and earning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Its soaring melody and anthemic chorus have made it a favorite among fans and a staple of Coldplay's live performances.

Viva a Vida - Coldplay

a a a a a# g
I used to rule the world
g f g g f a d f
Seas would rise when I gave the word
a a a a a a a a# g
Now in the morning I sleep alone
g f g g g a f d
Sweep the streets I used to own

a a a a a# g
I used to roll the dice
g f g g f g g a f d
Feel the fear in my enemy’s eyes
a a a a a a# g
Listened as the crowd would sing:
f f a g f f
"Now the old king is dead!
a g f f
Long live the king!"

d d d d d a c
One minute I held the key
c c c c c a# a
Next the walls were closed on me
a a a a a a a a# g
And I discovered that my castles stand
f f a g f f
Upon pillars of salt
a g f f
and pillars of sand

Refrão:
g d d d c d c g a a#
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
c c c a c a d e f
Roman Cavalry choirs is singing
d d d c d c g a a#
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
g c a c c a c a d e f
My missionaries in a foreign field

d d d c d e e e
For some reason I can’t explain
c c c a# a a# a
Once you’d gone there was never
a a a a a# g
Never an honest word
f e e e a d f
That was when I ruled the world