Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
The Beatles
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Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace Molly is the singer in a band Desmond says to Molly, girl, I like your face And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand Ob la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on Ob-la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on Desmond takes a trolley to the jeweller's store Buys a twenty carat golden ring Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door And as he gives it to her she begins to sing Ob la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on Ob-la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on In a couple of years they have built A home sweet home With a couple of kids running in the yard Of Desmond and Molly Jones Happy ever after in the market place Desmond lets the children lend a hand Molly stays at home and does her pretty face And in the evening she still sings it with the band Ob la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on Ob-la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on In a couple of years they have built A home sweet home With a couple of kids running in the yard Of Desmond and Molly Jones Happy ever after in the market place Molly lets the children lend a hand Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face And in the evening she's a singer with the band Ob la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on Ob-la di, ob-la-da, life goes on, bra La-la, how the life goes on And if you want some fun, sing ob-la-di, bla-da
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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7 facts about this song
Songwriters"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Beatles. However, the pop group Marmalade also released a cover version of the song in 1968.
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Chart SuccessThe Beatles' original version of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" was released on their "White Album" in 1968 and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1969. Marmalade's cover version also had success, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in the same year.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" has been a controversial song among Beatles fans. John Lennon famously called it "Paul's granny music" and disliked performing it.
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MeaningThe lyrics of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" are nonsensical and were inspired by a phrase used by Nigerian musician Jimmy Scott, meaning "life goes on." The song conveys a message of positivity and resilience.
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Cultural Impact"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" has become a popular sing-along song and is often played at weddings and parties. Its cheerful melody and catchy chorus have made it a timeless classic.
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Cover VersionsIn addition to Marmalade's cover, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" has been recorded by numerous artists, including Jimmy Scott, the Chipmunks, and the Glee cast. Each rendition adds a unique twist to the feel-good tune.
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LegacyOver 50 years after its release, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" remains a beloved Beatles song that continues to bring joy to listeners around the world. Its upbeat rhythm and optimistic message have stood the test of time.
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