Helm, Levon - Ophelia Lyrics






Boards on the window
Mail by the door
What would anybody leave so quickly for?
Ophelia
Where have you gone?

The old neighborhood just ain't the same
Nobody knows just what became of
Ophelia
Tell me, what went wrong

Was it somethin' that somebody said?
Mama, I know we broke the rules
Was somebody up against the law?
Honey, you know I'd die for you

Ashes of laughter
The ghost is clear
Why do the best things always disappear
Like Ophelia
Please darken my door

Was it somethin' that somebody said?
Honey, you know we broke the rules
Wu somebody up against the law?
Honey, you know I'd die for you

They got your number
Scared and runnin'
But I'm still waitin' for the second comin'
Of Ophelia
Come back home





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  1. E.... B....

    Absolutely Flawless as far as a post-mortem performance get it Leon you are an absolute destroyer of Rhythm you are the man God bless you dude

  2. E.... A....

    Dixieland!!

  3. E.... A....

    What an artist Levonnnnnn!!!

  4. D.... H....

    I had the Blessing of Seeing The Band once and 2 Midnight Rambles.. Ashes of Laughter, The Ghost is clear, why do THE BEST THINGS always Disappear......

  5. J.... B....

    damn he sounded great as an old guy...something to be said for those husky voices:)...one of the most sexy drummers EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. F.... G....

    LEVON YOU KNOW THAT I DIE FOR YOU OUWH OUWH OUWH !!!! God bless you man !

  7. G.... M....

    Think about it. The Band without Levon. Nope.

  8. m.... j....

    beautiful !... and hell will be for those who dislike this piece of art !

  9. C.... S....

    Looking at Helm I keep thing of a old soldier & gunsmith near Athens Tennessee. "You know this for a fact Mr Rate?"

  10. J.... H....

    This man beat cancer twice and played with all his heart. You got to love this man's spirit.

  11. L.... L....

    What I wouldn't give to just give Levon a hug of thanks. Can you believe I came to The Band Party just in the last year? What great music. Such a beautiful soul. Oh. Love. Oh, sadness.

  12. M.... S....

    Super...einfach sensationell. Levon Helm war ein beeindruckender Vollblutmusiker.

  13. B.... I....

    My first love, Levon Helm!☮☮☮

  14. g.... *....

    I don't think there's a better Ophelia on record. It's the soul Levon put into it and the brass section really nailed this one down.

  15. b.... ....

    Where the hell did Ophelia go?

  16. T.... R....

    great music! who are the other band members in this set? I can seem to find them anywhere.

  17. �.... ....

    カッコいいとはこういう事さ

  18. B.... B....

    Made my day! Ole Levon rocking from the wild blue yonder. Amy killing it too. Oh my heart!

  19. J.... S....

    Buenísima¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

  20. J.... ....

    unforgetten as Loretta's father in " Coal miners doughter"

  21. l.... r....

    sad to think that he might've been still alive today if he didn't have his throat cancer

  22. S.... W....

    I keep coming back!!!!

  23. R.... D....

    Levon on a Slingerland trap set = AWESOMENESS! He did pretty good with Ludwigs as well, but I'm a fan of the kits from Niles, Illinois.

  24. V.... R....

    I discovered Mr Helm and the band late in my life just sorry i missed so much of the man himself in the early days. Still feel fortunate to have had his everlasting love for life...thank you Levon.

  25. D.... L....

    UNIQE DRUMMER AND MAN WAS HE GREAT OR WHAT RIP LEVON

  26. B.... R....

    Levon Helm...the nicest guy in music. Miss him.

  27. J.... J....

    Love you Levon and always will :)

  28. J.... S....

    I really missed out on experiencing this man's talent live . I had no idea who he was. Till it was too late .

  29. K.... J....

    great session !

  30. T.... L....

    Levon is in my soul, I hear his voice and I am happy. RIP you are missed.

  31. P.... S....

    I want to see csny, Santana, Jesse Colin Young and The Band,in the future I always compared every band I have ever seen to THE BAND. And it always seemed like a slight let down compared to these guys Robertson, Danko,Hudson, Manuel, and the great Levon Helm, it seems as if he always did it for the Love of music.... Thank you mr. Helm

  32. P.... S....

    Back in 73 or 74 I went to a concert Cleveland stadium

  33. F.... G....

    Levon <3 what a smile , what a gentleman ! I have so much respect for him ! In his prime during the 70's he was one of the best rock singer ! Sad that he get sick .. cigarett ... I miss him deeply ! RIP my man

  34. A.... A....

    What a beat.....

  35. A.... A....

    Always loved Levon.Helm......irreplaceable......W hatta drummer.

  36. 5.... ....

    is it Trombone Shorty's brother in the back ?

  37. M.... L....

    For you puss... that didn’t stand for this legend, you missed a amazing opportunity

  38. R.... B....

    What a way to go out! Best singing drummer ever.

  39. K.... W....

    OMG...HE LOOKED SO DAMN OLD NEAR THE END BUT MAN...WHAT A MUSICIAN!

  40. A.... P....

    Levon cared more for his music than for his doctors' advice and largely useless medicines. He went down singing, the great hero!

  41. S.... M....

    Nobody does it better the Levon could do it. They can only try and pay homage to the original. He's rocking with the greats now like he did then.
    ROCK AND ROLL CAN NEVER
    DIE!!

  42. r.... b....

    Two Arkansas Boys--Levon Helm and Billy Bob Thornton, doesn't get Any Better.....

  43. r.... s....

    Do many kids know?...They could go to the GOODWILL store and buy real vinyl records and maybe a record player?

  44. B.... H....

    There was only one Levon Helm. That music is long gone sad to say. God bless Levon.

  45. K.... W....

    Wish I could "like" more than once!!

  46. P.... D....

    Second to none !!! , God speed Levon Helm ... And thank you very very much

  47. B.... S....

    😎Hero!🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶

  48. D.... J....

    Why do the best things always disappear?

    Sad as I am to have witnessed his passing, this song, whatever version he does, makes me feel good, head to toe.

  49. T.... T....

    Missed but not forgotten

  50. J.... E....

    Miss Levon greatly the twinkle in his eye when he plays is golden

  51. J.... J....

    I love both versions...this one and, of course, "The Last Waltz". Miss this guy very much. R.I.P. Levon H. 🎤🎶🎷🎺🎹

  52. J.... D....

    what a horn arrangement!
    Love this performance.

  53. J.... ....

    What can you say? Whatever language you got words ain't enough.

  54. a.... ....

    The late great Levon xoxo

  55. B.... ....

    one of my heroes.....a great man...........missed every day.........and hardly a day goes by when I don't play his stuff...solo or with the boys in the Band....its all just wonderful.

  56. s.... ....

    He was at Woodstock, for Crissake !!!

  57. P.... L....

    Unbelievable! Good god! I'll regret never having seen Levon at one of his Rambles for the rest of my days. :(

  58. s.... ....

    The bass player has a very particular set of skills...

  59. A.... ....

    Awesome !

  60. P.... T....

    Every time Levon sat at those drums with the Band, it makes my heart melt..  Will love him 4 ever,  RIP

  61. '.... ....

    Levon looked so happy playing here. That guy was awesome.

  62. W.... B....

    I miss you Levon. RIP brother.

  63. S.... S....

    the crowds reaction when he started the song gave me goosebumps

  64. T.... L....

    The ultimate "fuck you" to throat cancer.

    T.... L....

    Sad to say ... smoking for years doesn't help prevent the beast ... I know.

    T.... L....

    Please you assholes.....the whole point of The Band was to ? shit. It was Dylan's band for god's sake.

  65. M.... ....

    All he had been through would've taken down a lesser man, but he fought through and still sounded great.

  66. P.... V....

    wow they suck all of them

  67. C.... P....

    The bests of all bests-- RIP

  68. o.... ....

    the amazing Larry Campbell on tastefull lead guitar....damn !

    o.... ....

    +offaxisdude Larry is surely the best. So unasuming as well.

  69. M.... K....

    there are not many people in the world who can drum and sing at the same time but Levon was the genius of that!!!!

    M.... K....

    yep ur right dave grohl too ringo but levo was a gifted kind hearted soul peace

    M.... K....

    +Susan T uhh wtf no more sweetleaf tonite lol

  70. M.... K....

    soooooo great!!!!

  71. K.... H....

    Gorgeous tone on that Gibson. Great performance by all hands. Gonna have to pull out Ramble at the Ryman for another listen.

  72. G.... M....

    One of my all time favorites.  His music will last forever.

  73. E.... P....

    Is it Billy Bob Thornton,who's introducing the band,or is my eyes tricking me??

    E.... P....

    @Ed Peters No, that was Billy Bob Thornton all right.

    E.... P....

    +Ed Peters Yes, it is he. One of the most uncool guys around.

    E.... P....

    Have seen him in a movie called : Blood in-blood out.Great movie

  74. C.... R....

    Bob Dylan's old guitar player. 

    C.... R....

    Drummer/mandolin player, and vocalist extraordinaire. : )

  75. S.... J....

    Levon Helm ..... A true Musical inspiration, Songs and his Voice and Talent have and will stand the test of time. Rest in Peace Levon...

  76. N.... E....

    The Band, one of my biggest musical heroes. When I clicked on this video, I expected it to be a weak version of the versions I knew, because that has happened too many times before... But it wasn't. Levon Helm remains one of my musical heroes. Such a legend.
    I love The Band.

    N.... E....

    Not many people left that appreciate good music.

    N.... E....

    @Matt Loyd
    Not a lot of people left that can create good music! As Chad Prather said "now they are mixing country with rap, you guessed right, it's crap"!!! Really going to miss Mr. Helm!!!

  77. C.... ....

    that larry doe :D

  78. T.... T....

    Seriously, what is wrong with the 10 cunts that downvoted this?! If you don't like it, don't watch it, and don't be a spiteful little bitch and downvote it. Fantastic song, and a great performance by Levon, what a champ he was!

  79. M.... A....

     "Ophelia"!!!!
    Thanks for posting,

    Martin Fischer

  80. P.... C....

    A musical inspiration and true genius :)

  81. r.... ....

    What a groove he had and he had it every time he played.  I don't know how you sit still when that guy was playing. 

  82. W.... B....

    Love the bass player at 1:54, jammin'
    RockInParadise,Levon

  83. p.... ....

    Whoa!!!!!

  84. B.... S....

    Such a great talent.  RIP

  85. A.... W....

    i love diesen Mann

  86. T.... C....

    An inspiration forever.  Cancer schmancer.  As if the music wasn't enough to be inspired by.  Love you always. Thank you Levon. 

  87. n.... ....

    No words necessary on this one.....

    n.... ....

     Sweet!

  88. h.... c....

    大好きです

  89. B.... ....

    R.I.P..Levon,  with total respect Buddy..............................

  90. A.... P....

    Great voice throughout his whole life. Never met the guy but in every video you watch of the guy one can tell how much heart and soul Levon helm has. Bet he was a great guy, know he was a great musician!

    A.... P....

    he almost lost the voice to cancer, he fought through it and came back.

  91. F.... A....

    still has a great voice this late in his life

    F.... A....

    still going great at this age

  92. M.... A....

    Real musicians like Levon are truly going to be missed if people continue to listen to notes instead of listening to music...

  93. C.... P....

    Fuck Don Imus

  94. G.... B....

    Check out Ringo's all star band with Levon and Rick danko , it's an amazing line up.

  95. 2.... ....

    Drums onstage at the Ryman!  Brass section?!?!   People dancing in the aisles! 
    The horror!  George Hay is rolling in his grave.
    And I'm loving it.

  96. D.... B....

    Levon.. he has no idea how he has changed lifes! We must keep it going! Nothing like being at a Ramble! Blessed to live in NY!

  97. G.... P....

    I don't think you're truly enjoying life if you don't listen to Levon's music.

  98. C.... ....

    Entertaining God now! Loved his singing but his role in 'The Shooter' with Wahlburg should have garnered an Oscar. Well, gunny, you got one in heaven!

  99. T.... ....

    Grew up as a young girl listening to Levon! I love his voice! I miss him. He was amazing and what a thousand kilowatt smile! RIP Levon..You are not forgotten!! Your music lives on!

  100. C.... P....

    FUCK DON IMUS-- 2 faced ass