Ophelia by The Band
Key: C · 92 BPM · 3/4
Ophelia by The Band is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a IV-V-I rotation: F-G-C. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a IV-V-I rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | F-G-C |
| Capo 3 | A | D-E-A |
| Capo 5 | G | C-D-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:02 C
- 0:15 E7
- 0:18 A7
- 0:20 D7
- 0:23 F
- 0:26 G
- 0:28 C
- 0:30 Am
- 0:32 G7
- 0:34 C
- 0:36 E7
- 0:39 A7
- 0:41 D7
- 0:44 F
- 0:47 G
- 0:49 C
- 0:54 F
- 0:57 C
- 1:00 G7
- 1:02 C
- 1:05 F
- 1:07 C
- 1:10 G
- 1:14 G7
- 1:15 C
- 1:18 E7
- 1:20 A7
- 1:23 D7
- 1:26 Fmaj7
- 1:28 G
- 1:31 C
- 1:32 Am
- 1:35 G
- 1:36 C
- 1:39 E7
- 1:41 A7
- 1:44 D7
- 1:47 F
- 1:49 Gsus4
- 1:51 Am
- 1:56 Gsus4
- 1:57 C
- 2:00 E7
- 2:02 Am
- 2:05 D7
- 2:07 F
- 2:10 Gsus4
- 2:12 C
- 2:18 F
- 2:20 C
- 2:23 G7
- 2:26 C
- 2:27 C7
- 2:28 F
- 2:31 C
- 2:33 G
- 2:37 G7
- 2:39 C
- 2:41 E7
- 2:44 A7
- 2:46 D7
- 2:49 F
- 2:51 Gsus4
- 2:54 Cmaj6
- 2:55 Am
- 2:59 C
- 3:01 Em
- 3:04 A7
- 3:07 D7
- 3:09 F
- 3:12 G7
- 3:14 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Ophelia in?
Ophelia is in C major.
What chords does Ophelia use?
The core of Ophelia cycles through F, G, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Ophelia?
Ophelia runs at 92 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Ophelia use?
Ophelia follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Ophelia?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.