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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ophelia" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 152 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ophelia

Can I play "Ophelia" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ophelia" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ophelia" by The Lumineers played in?
Ophelia is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ophelia"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ophelia" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ophelia"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ophelia"?
"Ophelia" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ophelia"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ophelia"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ophelia" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ophelia"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ophelia" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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