Chris Martin Guy Berryman Jon Buckland Will Champion: Viva La Vida: Upper Voices

As part of the ‘Chart Topper Series’ Viva La Vida is arranged here by Mark Brymer for SAB Voices with Piano accompaniment. Soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Adult Contemporary and Modern Rock charts this #1 hit by Coldplay has taken the music world by storm and will add vitality and a contemporary spirit to your next concert!Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London (UCL). They achieved worldwide fame with the release ofthe single 'Yellow' in 2000 followed by their debut album released in the same year. The band have won a number of music awards throughout their career including eight Brit Awards — winning Best British Group three times —five MTV Video Music Awards and seven Grammy Awards from 25 nominations. Coldplay have sold more than 80 million records worldwide.

This powerful ballad by Coldplay and covered by the Glee cast is both heart-breaking and empowering. The simple four-chord piano accompaniment and uncomplicated lyrics build into an emotional outpouring of hope and longing.

This powerful ballad by Coldplay and covered by the Glee cast is both heart-breaking and empowering. The simple four-chord piano accompaniment and uncomplicated lyrics build into an emotional outpouring of hope and longing.

Soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Adult Contemporary and Modern Rock charts and winning a Grammy® this #1 hit by Coldplay has taken the music world by storm and will add vitality and a contemporary spirit to your next concert!