Let It Be by the Beatles | Lyrics with Guitar Chords

Let It Be by the Beatles was released in 1970 as the title track of their album Let It Be. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership.

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Key of the Song: C major

The original key of Let It Be by the Beatles is C major.

Guitar Chords for Let It Be by the Beatles

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Let It Be by the Beatles – Lyrics with Chords

Verse 1
C                     G                 Am     Am7  F
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
C                 G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
C                 G                Am       Am7      F
And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me
C                 G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
 
Chorus
       Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
 
Verse 2
C                   G               Am        Am7       F
And when the broken hearted people, Living in the world agree
C                G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
There will be an answer, let it be
C                   G               Am        Am7       F
But though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see
C                G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
There will be an answer, let it be
 
Chorus
       Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
There will be an answer, let it be
Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
 
Solo 
Chorus
       Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
 
Verse 3
C                   G                  Am            Am7  F
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me
C                G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Shine on till tomorrow, let it be
C                   G                   Am   Am7      F
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
C                G              F  (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
 
Chorus
       Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Am         G          F          C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C                G              F (Hit E note on D string)(Hit D String) C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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