Viva La Vida (Coldplay Cover)
Viva La Vida (Coldplay Cover) Lyrics & Chords
This is a very popular song from Coldplay that won a couple of Grammy’s this year. There was a lot of controversy around this song with regards to plagiarism. Regardless, this is one of their best! I havent changed much in this song (except the usual harmonies from the second verse onwards). Enjoy!
Song: Viva La Vida
Original Artist/Group: Coldplay
Cover (Vocals/Harmonies/Mixed): George Kuruvilla
LYRICS:
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep 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:
“Now 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 a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my 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
That was when I ruled the world
(Ohhh)
It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh
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May 26, 2009
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Prateek Dayal
said
Great cover George …. i listen to this song almost everyday currently so glad to see it in your list!
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Neha ........ said
George!! This was……
George I’m running short of words! I simply LOVED IT…!! The harmonies u added towards the end added life to the song… You have a unique style of singing, still u manage to retain the original charm of the song… However, I think u overtook it this time! Wish you a great bright future in singing… 10/5 and goes to the TOP of my favourites :)
Smitha Passanha said
Very well sung George! Loved ur vocals as always! 5/5.
- Smitha
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Shampak Chakravorty said
Nice work George…. Keep it up…
Regards,
Shampak.
S.C.
Meera Manohar
said
Whoa— you did this cover, after all George :))
Nice to hear your voice after such a long long time! I am still to listen to all your other uploads, but then since I like this one a lot, couldn’t resist jumping to this one ;-))
Very refined vocals on this one and yeah, needless to say— harmonies rock through.
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Jenefa said
Excellent pick George! Very well rendered….enjoyed listening :)
Regards
Jenefa
George Kuruvilla
said
Prateek, Neha, Smitha, Shampak, Meera, Jenefa – Thanks for listening and your feedback. Your support is appreciated as always!
-George
Do listen to my two latest projects, Sindbad the Sailor and Q Aasma Ka Rang
Harshan (away) Nambiar
said
George ….again this is a song which my daughters like ….Awesome work man , great work on the harmonies ….looks like you have changed your mix setup a bit ….your vocals sound a little different since the last couple of posts.
5/5 from me ….
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Radhika Nair (away) said
George – still listening and couldnt help commenting though am only half way through. Excellent singing. 5!
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Dr. priya Rajan said
Hi,
Good song and your voice is really excellent.
Keep posting some more. Goes to my fav’ and 5/5.
Greart work King George!!!!!
Sudha Kumar (recovering and getting back to listening..)
said
Hi George,
Very well-sung – that sounded nice! This song reminds me of “In your wildest dreams” by Moody Blues.
-Sudha
Srividya Kasturi
said
George, Loved this song and ur singing very much! 5/5 as always:)
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Subbu said
awesome George as usual-You have this uncanny knack,like great artistes,to pick those songs which are hugely popular amongst the current generation.My daughter just came running when I played this on my comp-Great going!!
BTW-I think Joe Satriani-has sued them alleging the progression has been lifted from one of his works
Regards,
Subbu.
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Vishal Khaparde said
That was pretty good man ! I like their work ….Can’t wait to see them live on June 12th ! :-) …
I have a request, can you do a cover of Yellow ? :-)
Keep singing …
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George Kuruvilla
said
Harshan, Radhika, Priya, Sudha, Vidya, Subbu, Vishal – Thank you all for your feedback.
Harshan – I havent changed anything about the sound man. The mix varies depending on the song. On this one i used a chorus effect at certain portions…
Subbu – Satriani was one of em… Creeky Boards was another…i think there were more allegations…
Vishal – Yellow is definitely on my list :-)
-George
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Neha ........ said
Do fix you… plzz… my list of favourites is waiting for it :-)
Dhiraj Barla said
Sorry man, never heard this before, reading the comments feels like may be its time to have kids, so that I can keep track of new stuff other than hindi songs.
But I like this song bro, love the way you mixed it, don’t know whether there was any change from your previous ones or not, but definitely sounds much better. Harmonies were great though.
Supratim Das said
I am so glad to hear you after quite some long time!
Never heard of this before and so thanks for introducing me to such a beautiful song! Harmonies are really too good!
:-) 5/5 n going to my favs!
Tara Balakrishnan said
Hey George! loved every thing abt the song… ur singing, music, harmonies… Great work!!
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Shiva prakash said
Loved it……. brilliant as always :)
George Kuruvilla
said
Dhiraj, Supratim, Indian Musicians (Whats your name?), Tara – Glad you guys liked this one :-)
Neha – Fix you is on my wishlist.
-George
A.k.a Ali said
Nicely done buddy,awesome although the vocal was not mixed as gud as u sang it but since u sang it so well it didn’t mattered.5/5 as usual u seem to amaze me……….
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George Kuruvilla
said
Ali,
Thank you so much man. I agree with you on the mix. Will probably redo the mix a bit.
-George
My latest posts: Viva La Vida , Keh Lene Do , Kahalikkum Pennin with Tara
Rashmi Nair
said
wow, that was really good. Havent heard the original. Loved the rendition.
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George Kuruvilla
said
Thanks Rashmi :-) Cant believe you’ve not heard it though. It was all over the radio.
-George
My latest posts: Viva La Vida , Keh Lene Do , Kahalikkum Pennin with Tara
Akshay Cadambi said
wow this is awesome!!
loved it!!
Akshay
Gary Pidwill said
This is really cool. Not an easy one.
Jane Mathew said
This is superb… goes straight to favorites. harmonies are awesome!
Satish Murti said
outstanding performance, George, this suits your style so much…i loved the mood this recording created…
Satish Murti said
wasn’t cold play sued? what happened to the case?
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George Kuruvilla
said
Thanks for the feedback guys!! Satish – Yes, Coldplay was sued, but from what I understand, nothing came out of it.
-George
My latest posts: Viva La Vida , Keh Lene Do , Kahalikkum Pennin with Tara
αнмε∂ Khan said
Bro you r just awesome! Have a nice voice with great range…Its amazing that the way u hit your falsetto such a great singer.5/5
Laura Covington said
Absolutely Brilliant!!! Had never heard this before ~ really loved this! Definitely goes straight to my fave list!!!! Have to turn in for the nite ~ but will listen more tomorrow!!! Can’t wait! Nite and Sweet Dreams to you and your family!!!
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Rohin said
George – Excellent cover of the Grammy Award winning song. Simply more than 5!~! and my fav.
Mesmerizing effect.
Rahul (getting back to routine)
said
a song which i love and im so happpy u did this one….Georgy, ur truly a rockstar……
Regards,
Rahul/AJ
Usha R said
George We are no one to comment on your songs, especially English except listen.We used to listen to some of your songs earlier without knowledge now learning some knowledge from you
One thing we all like to write is our family loves every song which you sing. Favorite and 5/5 Thanks.
Archana Menon said
Such a perfect rendition and what a flow. Love to listen to this song always. Cannot miss and love it being in my fave list.
Hania said
This is my song,i’m glad to listen to it! It sounds great-fantastic……….I don’t know the word .I’m putting it on my favorites.
- Hania
Meera Iyer said
I love this song :) and your version too :)