What key is "Let It Be" by The Beatles played in?

Let It Be is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let It Be"?

The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

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

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "Let It Be"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Let It Be"?

"Let It Be" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Let It Be"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are 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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Let It Be" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 63 BPM.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

About “Let It Be”

What key is "Let It Be" by The Beatles played in?: Let It Be is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let It Be"?: The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let It Be" easy to play on piano?: This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Let It Be"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let It Be"?: "Let It Be" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Let It Be"?: This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.