Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by The Beatles
Key: A# · 112 BPM · 4/4
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by The Beatles is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: Bb-F-Bb-Eb. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in Bb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 3 | G | G-D-C |
| Capo 6 | E | E-B-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F
- 0:02 Bb
- 0:12 F
- 0:15 F7
- 0:16 Bb
- 0:21 Eb
- 0:23 Bb
- 0:24 F
- 0:25 Bb
- 0:30 Gm
- 0:31 Bb
- 0:33 F
- 0:34 Bb
- 0:41 F
- 0:42 Bb
- 0:46 F
- 0:50 Bb
- 0:55 Eb
- 0:57 Bb
- 0:58 F
- 0:59 Bb
- 1:03 F
- 1:04 Gm
- 1:05 Bb
- 1:11 F
- 1:13 Gm
- 1:14 Bb
- 1:15 F
- 1:16 Bb
- 1:18 Eb
- 1:22 Bb
- 1:26 Eb
- 1:31 Bb
- 1:33 F
- 1:35 Bb
- 1:37 F
- 1:41 Bb
- 1:45 Eb
- 1:47 Bb
- 1:48 F
- 1:49 Bb
- 1:54 F
- 1:55 Gm
- 1:56 Bb
- 1:57 F
- 1:58 Bb
- 2:02 F
- 2:03 Gm
- 2:04 Bb
- 2:05 F
- 2:07 Bb
- 2:09 Eb
- 2:13 Bb
- 2:17 Eb
- 2:21 Bb
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 Bb
- 2:28 F
- 2:32 Bb
- 2:36 Eb
- 2:38 Bb
- 2:39 F
- 2:40 Bb
- 2:45 F
- 2:46 Gm
- 2:47 Bb
- 2:48 F
- 2:49 Bb
- 2:53 F
- 2:54 Gm
- 2:55 Bb
- 2:57 F
- 2:58 Gm
- 3:02 F
- 3:03 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in?
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da is in Bb major.
What chords does Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da use?
The core of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da cycles through Bb, F, Eb (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da use?
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.