Ob-La-Di-Op-La Da Lyrics
Marmalade
Lyrics
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
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, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
Desmond takes the trolley to the jewellers store
Buys a twenty carat golden ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as she gives it to him she begins to sing
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their 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 marketplace
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening he still sings it with the band
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their 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 (Desmond and Molly)
Happy ever after in the marketplace
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening he's the singer with the band
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Life goes on, whoa
La, la how their life goes on
And if you want some jam
Sing Ob-La-Di, Bla-da
Song & Lyrics Facts
Marmalade's "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" is a classic song originally released in 1968 on the Beatles' self-titled album, commonly known as The White Album. Written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, it was recorded by the band with George Harrison on lead guitar.
The lyrics of the song are about an optimistic couple, Desmond and Molly Jones, who live their life in a carefree manner despite not having much money. The single reached number 8 in the UK charts upon its release and has since become one of the most recognizable songs from the Beatles catalogue, making Marmalade famous for their cover version which charted at number 1 in 1976.