Intro: When I find myself in times of trouble | C (4x) *1 G (4x) | Mother Mary comes to me | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | Speaking words of wisdom, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | And in my hour of darkness | D (4x) *1 C (4x) | She is standing right in front of me | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | Speaking words of wisdom, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | Chorus: Let it be, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) | Let it be, let it be | D (4x) *2 C (4x) | Whisper words of wisdom, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) | Verse 2: And when the broken-hearted people | C (4x) *1 G (4x) | Living in the world agree | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | There will be an answer, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | For though they may be parted | D (4x) *1 C (4x) | There is still a chance that they will see | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | There will be an answer, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | Chorus: Let it be, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) | Let it be, let it be | D (4x) *2 C (4x) | Whisper words of wisdom, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) | Bridge: And when the night is cloudy | C (4x) *1 G (4x) | There is still a light that shines on me | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | Shine until tomorrow, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | I wake up to the sound of music | D (4x) *1 C (4x) | Mother Mary comes to me | Am (4x) *1 Em (4x) | Speaking words of wisdom, let it be | C (4x) *2 G (4x) | Final Chorus (Repeat & Fade Out): Let it be, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) | Let it be, let it be | D (4x) *2 C (4x) | Whisper words of wisdom, let it be | Am (4x) *1 G (4x) |
Let It Be Guitar Chords
Let It Be by The Beatles is a timeless ballad with a simple and uplifting chord progression, making it ideal for beginner guitarists. The song’s slow tempo and repetitive structure make it easy to learn while still sounding beautiful.
How to Read These Guitar Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play Let It Be on Guitar
Follow along the full song as each chord is played. The guitar highlights the strings you strum, displays finger placements, and incorporates rests.
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