Coldplay - Viva La Vida: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Viva La Vida" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
Navigate quickly to the section you need:
- Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
- Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.
Learn Viva La Vida ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Viva La Vida" smoothly on your ukulele.
Intro: C# D# G# Fm - x2 C# D# I used to rule the world, G# Fm Seas would rise when I gave the word. C# D# Now in the morning I sleep alone, G# Fm Sweep the streets I used to own. C# D# G# Fm - x2 C# D# I used to roll the dice, G# Fm Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes, C# D# Listen as the crowd would sing: G# Fm "Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!" C# D# One minute I held the key, G# Fm Next the walls were closed on me C# D# And I discovered that my castles stand G# Fm Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand C# D# I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Cm Fm Roman cavalry choirs are singing: C# D# "Be my mirror, my sword and shield, G# Fm My missionaries in a foreign field". C# D# For some reason I can't explain, Cm Fm Once you go, there was never, C# D# Never an honest word G# Fm That was when I ruled the world. C# D# G# Fm - x2 C# D# It was a wicked and wild wind G# Fm Blew down the doors to let me in. C# D# Shattered windows and the sound of drums, G# Fm People couldn't believe what I'd become. C# D# Revolutionaries wait G# Fm For my head on a silver plate. C# D# Just a puppet on a lonely string, G# Fm Oh who would ever want to be king? C# D# I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Cm Fm Roman cavalry choirs are singing: C# D# "Be my mirror, my sword and shield, G# Fm My missionaries in a foreign field". C# D# For some reason I can't explain, Cm Fm I know St. Peter won't call my name. C# D# Never an honest word G# Fm But that was when I ruled the world. C# Fm C# Fm C# Fm D# D# C# D# G# Fm C# D# G# Fm C# D# I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Cm Fm Roman cavalry choirs are singing: C# D# "Be my mirror, my sword and shield, G# Fm My missionaries in a foreign field". C# D# For some reason I can't explain, Cm Fm I know St. Peter won't call my name. C# D# Never an honest word G# Fm But that was when I ruled the world. | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsCm  C#  D#  Fm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Viva La Vida" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay.