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Viva La Vida chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
C
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C
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Verse 1
C
C

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I used to
D
D

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rule the world
G
G

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Seas would rise when I gave the word
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C
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Now in the morning I sleep alone
G
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Sweep the streets I used to
Interlude 1

own
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C
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G
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Em
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C
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Em
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Verse 2
C
C

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I used to roll the dice
G
G

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Em
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Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
C
C

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Listen as the crowd would sing
G
G

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Now the old king is dead,
Em
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long live the king!
Verse 3
C
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One minute I held the keys
G
G

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Next the walls were closed on me
Em
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And I discovered that my
C
C

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castles stand
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Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
Verse 4
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I hear Jerusalem bells a- ringin'
G
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Em
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Roman cavalry choirs are singin'
C
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Be my mirror,
D
D

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my sword and shield
G
G

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My missionaries in a foreign field
C
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For some reason I can't explain
Bm
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Em
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Once you'd gone it was never
C
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Never an honest word
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But that was when I ruled the
Interlude 2

world
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Verse 5
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C
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It was the wicked an' wild wind
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G

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Blew down the doors to let
Em
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me in

The shattered windows and
C
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the sound of drums
G
G

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The people couldn't believe
Em
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what I'd become
Verse 6
C
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Revolutionaries wait
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For my head on a silver plate
C
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Just a puppet on a lonely string
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Uh, who would ever wanna be king?
Verse 7
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I hear Jerusalem bells a- ringin'
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Em
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Roman cavalry choirs are singin'
C
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Be my mirror,
D
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my sword and shield
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My missionaries in a foreign field
C
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For some reason I can't explain
Bm
Bm
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Em
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I know Saint Peter will call my name
C
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Never an honest word
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But that was when I ruled the world
Interlude 3
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Verse 8
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Oa woah ohhh oh
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Em
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Oa woah oh hh oh
C
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Oa woah ohhh oh
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Oa woah ohhh oh
Verse 9
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I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
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Em
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Roman cavalry choirs are singin'
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Be my mirror, my sword and shield
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My missionaries in a foreign field
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For some reason I can't explain
Bm
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I know Saint Peter will call my name
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Never an honest word
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But that was when I ruled the world
Outro 1
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Bm
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Viva La Vida by The Petersens is G major.

The primary chords used in Viva La Vida are C, D, G, Em, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, D, G, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Viva La Vida is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Viva La Vida using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Viva La Vida. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Petersens.

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