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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ophelia" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Ophelia" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ophelia" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Ophelia" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ophelia" is in the key of Bb at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "Ophelia"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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