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 y (F)comes to me (C)speak ing words of (G)wis dom; let it (F)be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There will be an (G)an swer.

Let it (F)be.

(C)And (F)be.

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

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

Let It Be — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Let It Be" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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

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About “Let It Be”

Why does "Let It Be" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Let It Be".
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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let It Be" easy to play on piano?
Yes — 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 — 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Let It Be"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Let It Be".
Can I see all the notes in "Let It Be"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.