Viva la Vida by Coldplay is played in the key of Ab at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 2000s. It uses 4 chords — Db Eb Ab Fm — arranged in the IV-V-I-vi progression.

About the IV-V-I-vi progression

This song is built on the IV-V-I-vi progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.

Playing in the key of Ab

Ab major is another all-barre key on guitar. Capo the 1st fret and use G-major shapes as an easier alternative.

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Learn to play Viva la Vida by Coldplay on guitar. It sits in the key of Ab and uses the IV-V-I-vi progression with the chords Db Eb Ab Fm.