Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Des mond has a bar row in the (F)mar ket place,

Mol ly is the sing er in a (Bb)band.

Des mond says to Mol ly, “Girl, I (Eb)like your face,” and Mol ly (Bb)says this as she (F)takes him by the hand:

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on, bra, la, la how their (F)life goes on.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,

bra,

la, la how their (F)life goes on.

Des mond takes a trol ley to the (F)jewel er’s store,

buys a twen ty car at gold en (Bb)ring.

Takes it back to Mol ly wait ing (Eb)at the door, and as he (Bb)gives it to her (F)she be gins to sing:

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,

bra,

la, la how their (F)life goes on.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,

bra,

la, la how their (F)life goes on.

In a cou ple of years, they have built a home sweet home.

With a cou ple of kids run ning in the yard

of (Bb)Des mond and Mol ly Jones.

(Bb)Hap py ev er af ter in the (F)mar ket place,

Des mond lets the chil dren lend a (Bb)hand.

Mol ly stays at home and does her (Eb)pret ty face, and in the (Bb)eve ning she still (F)sings it with the band.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,

bra,

la, la how their (F)life goes on.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on, bra, la, la how their (F)life goes on.

In a cou ple of years, they have built a home sweet home.

With a cou ple of kids run ning in the yard of (Bb)Des mond and Mol ly Jones.

(Bb)Hap py ev er af ter in the (F)mar ket place, Mol ly lets the chil dren lend a (Bb)hand.

Des mond stays at home and does his (Eb)pret ty face, and in the (Bb)eve ning she’s a (F)sing er with the band.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on, bra, la, la how their (F)life goes on.

Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on, bra, la, la how their (F)life goes on.

And if you want some fun,

take (F)ob la di bla (Bb)da.

Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da by The Beatles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.