intro - 8 bars: 4 without drums and 4 with drums
verse 1
Desmond has a barrow in the market place,
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:
chorus
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.
verse 2
Desmond takes a trolley to the jewellery store,
Buys a 20-carat golden ring.
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing:
chorus
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.
bridge
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 (ha ha ha ha)
verse 3
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.
chorus
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.
bridge
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 (ha ha ha ha)
verse 4
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.
chorus and outro
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.
And if you want some fun, take ob-la-di-bla-da!