4 Chords used in the song: Cmaj7, D7, Bm7, Em
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Cmaj7 D7
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Bm7 Em
Roman Catholic choirs are singing
Cmaj7 D7
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
Bm7 Em
my missionaries in a foreign field
Cmaj7 D7
For some reason i cant explain
Bm7 Em
i know saint peters wont call my name
Cmaj7 D7
never an honest word
Bm7 Em
but that was when i ruled the world
A -2---2---2-0-2-3---3---3-3--3---2---2---2--0--2---2---2-2--2
E --------------------------------------------------------------
C -0---0---0-0-0-2---2---2-2--2---2---2---2--2--4---4---4-4--4
G--------------------------------------------------------------
# The chords are the same throughout the song.
# The rhythm is pretty difficult, but if you listen to the song a bunch of times it will be easier to figure out
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About this song: Viva La Vida
"Viva la Vida" (Spanish: "Long Live Life") is the second, Grammy-nominated single released from the English alternative rock band Coldplay 2008 album, Viva La Vida. It was initially released only with iTunes Store pre-orders of the album on 7 May 2008, later becoming a download-only single on 25 May 2008. With over 3 million plays, the song earned the number one spot on the Last.fm Best of 2008.