Ophelia

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

I, I, when I was (F)young

er,

I, I should a known (F)bet

ter.

And I

can’t feel (Bb)no re morse.

And you don’t feel (Bb)noth ing back.

I, I’ve got a new (F)girl

friend.

She

feels like he’s on top.

And I

don’t feel (Bb)no re morse.

And you

can’t see (Bb)past my blind ness.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, you’ve been on my (C)mind, girl, (Bb)since the flood.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, heav en help the (C)fool who (Bb)falls in love.

I, I got a lit tle (F)pay

check.

You got big plans, and you got ta move.

And I

don’t feel (Bb)noth ing at all.

And you

can’t feel (Bb)noth ing small.

“Hon ey, I (Bb)love (F)you,” that’s (C)all she (F)wrote.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, you’ve been on my (C)mind, girl, (Bb)like a drug.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, heav en help the (C)fool who (Bb)falls in love.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, you’ve been on my (C)mind, girl, (Bb)like a drug.

(Dm)Oh, O (Bb)phe li a, heav en help the (C)fool who (Bb)falls in love.

Ophelia by The Lumineers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Ophelia”

What key is "Ophelia" in?
"Ophelia" by The Lumineers is in the key of F with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ophelia" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ophelia" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ophelia"?
This arrangement of "Ophelia" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Ophelia" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.