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Lyrics
Des mond has a row in the mar ket place.
Mol ly is the er in a band.
Des mond says to ly, “Girl, I like your face,” and Mol ly says this as she takes him by the hand:
Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,
bra,
la la, how their life goes on.
Ob la di, ob la da, life goes on,
bra,
la la, how their life goes on.
Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 144 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da”
- Can I play "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" by Carolyn Miller played in?
- Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" was originally performed by Carolyn Miller. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carolyn Miller can I play here?
- Try "A Groovy Kind Of Love", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "Alaskan Majesty". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.