Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (often called the ‘White Album’). Although credited to Lennon–McCartney, the song was written solely by Paul McCartney. The tag line “ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah” was an expression used by Nigerian conga player Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor, an acquaintance of McCartney. This high profi le ‘New Sounds’ arrangement by Toshio Mashima is perfect to use as an encore for your next concert! Duration: 4.15