What key is "Ophelia" in?

"Ophelia" by The Lumineers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 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.

How long does it take to learn "Ophelia" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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.

Lyrics

I, I,

when I was (F)young

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 (F)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 (F)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)since the flood.

(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

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ophelia”

What key is "Ophelia" in?: "Ophelia" by The Lumineers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 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.
How long does it take to learn "Ophelia" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.