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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, featured on their 1968 album "The Beatles" (commonly known as the White Album). Written by Paul McCartney, the song is known for its catchy melody, upbeat rhythm, and playful lyrics. "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" incorporates elements of ska and reggae music, reflecting McCartney's interest in exploring diverse musical styles. The song's title and chorus were inspired by a phrase McCartney heard from a friend, and the lyrics tell the story of a couple named Desmond and Molly Jones and their experiences in life. Despite its initial mixed reception from some band members, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" has since become one of The Beatles' most popular and enduring songs, beloved by fans around the world for its infectious energy and sing-along appeal.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles

a a a a a a g f e g g
Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace
a# a# a# a# a# a# a g f
Molly is the singer in a band
c c c c c c a# a a# c d
Desmond say to Molly , girl I like you face
d c a# a a a# a g g a f
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand

Refrão:
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on

a a a a a a g f e g g
Desmond take a trolley to the jewelers store
a# a# a# a# a# a# a g f
Buys a twenty carat golden ring
c c c c c c a# a a# c d
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
d c a# a a a# a g g a f
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing

Refrão:
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on

f g a a# c f
Yeah , In a couple of years
a# c d a# d f a
They have built a home sweet home
f g a a# c f a# c d f a
With a couple of kids running in the yard
f a a a a# a a g
Of Desmond and Molly Jones

a a a a a a g f e g g
Happy ever after in the market place
a# a# a# a# a# a# a g f
Desmond lets the children lend a hand
c c c c c c a# a a# c d
Molly stays at home and does her pretty face
d c a# a a a# a g g a f
And in the evening she’s a singer with the band

Refrão:
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on
f a c , f a c
Obladi , oblada
f a c f
Life goes on , bra
c a# a a# a g f
La la how the life goes on