Obladi Oblada
The Beatles · Other Songs - The Beatles
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 brah
La la how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
La la how the life goes on
Desmond takes a trolley to the jewelry 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 brah
La la how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
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
Yeah, ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
La la how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
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, hey
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
Yeah, ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
La la how the life goes on
Yeah, ob-la-di, ob-la-da life goes on brah
La la how the life goes on
And if you want some fun take ob-la-di-bla-da
Obladi Oblada
Released in 1963, "Obladi Oblada" stands as a rare and energetic live recording by The Beatles, capturing the band's dynamic stage presence during their early years. Unlike their polished studio tracks, this performance highlights the group's improvisational spirit and raw musicality, featuring a driving rhythm section and vocal interplay that defined their live repertoire. The song reflects the band's engagement with contemporary pop and rock influences while showcasing their developing songwriting craft. As part of their extensive discography of live performances, it offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the energy and camaraderie of the Liverpool quartet before they achieved global superstardom.