What key is "Let It Be" in?

"Let It Be" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Let It Be" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Let It Be" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Let It Be"?

This arrangement of "Let It Be" uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Let It Be" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I (G)find my self in (D)times of troub le (Em)Moth er (Em)Mar y (C)comes to (C)me, (G)speak ing words of (D)wis dom, let it (C)be.

And (G)in my hour of (D)dark ness she is (Em)stand ing (Em)right in (C)front of (C)me, (G)speak ing words of (D)wis dom, let it (C)be.

(G)Let it (Em)be, let it (D)be, let it (C)be, let it (G)be,

whis per words of (D)wis dom let it (C)be.

And (G)when the brok en (D)heart ed peo ple (Em)liv ing (Em)in the (C)world a (C)gree, (G)there will be an (D)an swer, let it (C)be.

For (G)though they may be (D)part ed, there is (Em)still a (Em)chance that (C)they will (C)see, (G)there will be an (D)an swer, let it (C)be.

(G)Let it (Em)be, let it (D)be, let it (C)be, let it (G)be,

whis per words of (D)wis dom let it (C)be.

And (C)be.

Let It Be by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 63 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with five essential chords — G, Em, C, D, and D7 — and at 63 BPM you have plenty of breathing room to place each one cleanly.

Your left hand plays block-style bass notes, so focus on landing them right on the beat with a steady, unhurried pulse; resist the urge to rush through the calm sections.

The transition to watch most carefully is moving between C and D7 — your fingers will want to fumble that shift, so isolate it and loop it slowly until the shape change feels automatic.

Start hands-separate: get your right hand melody smooth and singing first, then layer in the left hand once the rhythm feels natural.

When you put hands together, count evenly and let the peaceful mood guide your touch — play softer than you think you need to.

This is the song that will lock in your I–IV–V–vi chord vocabulary in the key of G, a pattern you'll use in hundreds of songs from here on out.

About “Let It Be”

What key is "Let It Be" in?: "Let It Be" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Let It Be" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Let It Be" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Let It Be"?: This arrangement of "Let It Be" uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Let It Be" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.