Viva la vida
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
But no the old king is dead
Long live the king
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, mu sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
Wo oh oh oooh oh
Wo oh oh oh oooh oh
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, mu sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Petere won't call my name
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
Writer/s: Chris Martin / Guy Berryman / Jonny Buckland / Will Champion
