Let It Be Me

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

I bless the (A)day

I found you.

I want to (D)stay

a round you.

And so I (D)beg you,

let it be (D)me.

Don’t take this (A)heav en from one.

If you must (D)cling to some one

now and for (D)ev er,

(A7sus)let it be (D)me.

Each time

we (F#m)meet, love,

I find

com (D)plete love.

With out your (D)sweet love,

what would life (F#7)be?

So nev er (A)leave me lone ly.

Tell me you (D)love me on ly,

and that you’ll (D)al ways

(A7sus)let it be (D)me.

Each time

we (F#m)meet, love,

I find

com (D)plete love.

With out your (D)sweet love,

what would life (F#7)be?

So nev er (A)leave me lone ly.

Tell me you (D)love me on ly,

and that you’ll (D)al ways

(A7sus)let it be (D)me.

So nev er (A)leave me lone ly.

Tell me you (A6)love

me on ly,

and that you’ll al ways

(A7sus)let it be (D)me.

Say that you’ll al ways

let it be me.

Let It Be Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Let It Be Me" 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 D, 76 BPM.

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

About “Let It Be Me”

Why does "Let It Be Me" 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 Me".
What key is "Let It Be Me" by Neil Diamond played in?
Let It Be Me is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let It Be Me"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let It Be Me" 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 Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let It Be Me"?
"Let It Be Me" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Let It Be Me"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A6, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Em7, F#7, +2 more.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Let It Be Me"?
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 Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Let It Be Me"?
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 D at 76 BPM.