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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da". Key of F, 144 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.