Viva La Vida

Song Viva La Vida
Artist Coldplay
Album NRJ Hits 2009

Lyrics

[00:13.270] I used to rule the world
[00:16.950] Seas would rise when I gave the word
[00:19.670] Now in the morning I sweep alone
[00:23.840] Sweep the streets I used to own
[00:40.930] I used to roll the dice
[00:44.680] Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
[00:47.900] Listen as the crowd would sing:
[00:51.870] "Now the old king is dead!
[00:53.610] Long live the king!"
[00:54.810] One minute I held the key
[00:58.710] Next the walls were closed on me
[01:01.430] And I discovered that my castles stand
[01:05.620] Upon pillars of salt' pillars of sand
[01:09.640] I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
[01:13.220] Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
[01:16.610] Be my mirror my sword and shield
[01:20.070] My missionaries in a foreign field
[01:23.540] For some reason I can't explain
[01:27.080] Once you know there was never'
[01:29.710] never an honest word
[01:33.610] That was when I ruled the world
[01:50.100] It was the wicked and wild wind
[01:54.320] Blew down the doors to let me in
[01:57.220] Shattered windows and the sound of drums
[02:01.550] People couldn't believe what I'd become
[02:04.610] Revolutionaries wait
[02:08.360] For my head on a silver plate
[02:11.060] Just a puppet on a lonely string
[02:15.400] Oh who would ever wanna be king?
[02:19.150] I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
[02:22.750] Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
[02:26.230] Be my mirror my sword and shield
[02:29.570] My missionaries in a foreign field
[02:33.140] For some reason I can't explain
[02:36.510] I know Saint Peter won't call my name
[02:39.820] Never an honest word
[02:43.100] But that was when I ruled the world
[03:15.070] Hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
[03:18.410] Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
[03:21.950] Be my mirror my sword and shield
[03:25.300] My missionaries in a foreign field
[03:28.740] For some reason I can't explain
[03:32.180] I know Saint Peter won't call my name
[03:35.420] Never an honest word
[03:38.720] But that was when I ruled the world