Let It Be

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

When I (C)find my self in (G)times of trou ble, (Am)Moth er Mar (G)y (F)comes to me (C)speak ing words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

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

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

Whis per words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

And when the bro ken (G)heart ed peo ple (Am)liv ing in (G)the (F)world a gree, (C)there will be an (G)an swer; let it (Dm)be.

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

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

There will be an (G)an swer; let it (Dm)be.

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

Whis per words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

(C)find my self in (G)times of trou ble, (Am)Moth er Mar (G)y (F)comes to me (C)speak ing words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

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

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

Whis per words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

And when the night is (G)cloud y, there is (Am)still a light (G)that (F)shines on me.

(C)Shine un til to (G)mor row; let it (Dm)be.

I wake up to the (G)sound of mu sic, (Am)Moth er Mar (G)y (F)comes to me, (C)speak ing words of (G)wis dom; let it (Dm)be.

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

There will be an (G)an swer; let it (Dm)be.

Let it (Am)be, let it (G)be, let it (F)be, let it (C)be.

There will be an (G)an swer; let it (Dm)be.

Let It Be โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Let It Be" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œLet It Beโ€

Can I play "Let It Be" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Let It Be" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Let It Be" by The Beatles played in?
Let It Be is arranged in the key of C 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 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let It Be" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Let It Be"?
Yes โ€” 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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Let It Be"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Let It Be" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Let It Be"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Let It Be" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.