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Viva La Vida

The document provides lyrics to the song "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay. The lyrics tell the story of a former king who has lost his power and kingdom. He now sweeps the streets that he used to own and rule the world from. The king reflects on how quickly he fell from power and glory, with his castles now standing on pillars of salt and sand. He hears the sounds of battle in the distance and knows that Saint Peter will not call his name, but this was when he once ruled the world.

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Viva La Vida

The document provides lyrics to the song "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay. The lyrics tell the story of a former king who has lost his power and kingdom. He now sweeps the streets that he used to own and rule the world from. The king reflects on how quickly he fell from power and glory, with his castles now standing on pillars of salt and sand. He hears the sounds of battle in the distance and knows that Saint Peter will not call his name, but this was when he once ruled the world.

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Viva la Vida

STANDARD TUNING - CAPO 1

INTRO: C - D - G - Em x2

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

C - D - G - Em x2

(Em) C D
I used to roll the dice
G Em
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
C D
Listen as the crowd would sing:
G Em
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

(Em) C D
One minute I held the key
G Em
Next the walls were closed on me
C D
And I discovered that my castles stand
G Em
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
C D
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D
For some reason I can't explain
G Em C D
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
Bm Em
That was when I ruled the world

C - D - G - Em x2

(Em) C D
It was the wicked and wild wind
G Em
Blew down the doors to let me in.
C D
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
G Em
People couldn't believe what I'd become

(Em) C D
Revolutionaries wait
G Em
For my head on a silver plate
C D
Just a puppet on a lonely string
G Em
Oh who would ever want to be king?
C D
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D
For some reason I can't explain
G Em
I know Saint Peter won't call my name ,
C D
never an honest word
Bm Em
But that was when I ruled the world

C Em x2

C Em D

C - D - G - Em x2
(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

C D
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
G Em
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
C D
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
G Em
My missionaries in a foreign field
C D
For some reason I can't explain
G Em
I know Saint Peter won't call my name ,
C D
never an honest word
Bm Em
But that was when I ruled the world

Em C Em Em -- fading out strum once


(ooh ooh ooh...)

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