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LET IT BE (THE BEATLES)
GUITAR LESSON

Original Tempo: 72bpm | Video Tempo: 60bpm

Learn how to play Let It Be by The Beatles with this beginner-friendly guitar lesson. In the video below, I’ll walk you through the full open chords, easy strumming patterns, the original descending chord sequence for a bit more of a challenge, and a simple bass line alternative for an easier option. On this page, you’ll also find clear chord diagrams, beginner strumming tips, and a detailed chord guide with timestamps so you can follow along with the music step by step.

CHORDS

C chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
C/E chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
G chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
Dm chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
Am chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
Bb chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
F chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson
F/A chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson

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ALTERNATIVES

C/E chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson easier version
Bb chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson easier version
F/A chord diagram for Let It Be beginner guitar lesson easier version
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CHORD GUIDE

INTRO (0:00)

|C         |G        |Am      |F        |

|C         |G        |F          |C        |

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VERSE 1 (0:12)

              C                     G                            Am                 F

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me

C                                G                        F         C

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

         C                      G                              Am                       F

And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me

C                                G                          F          C

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

CHORUS 1 (0:36)

          Am          G             F             C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                              G                          F           C

  Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

VERSE 2 (0:51)

        C                              G                            Am                F

And when the broken hearted people,  living in the world agree

C                           G                        F              C

There will be an answer, let it be

        C                                   G                          Am                           F

But though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see

C                           G                         F            C

There will be an answer, let it be

CHORUS 2 (1:16)

             Am          G             F             C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                           G                        F         C

There will be an answer, let it be

             Am           G            F                C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                             G                            F             C

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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KEYBOARD BREAKDOWN (1:44)

|F     C/E - Dm   C     Bb - F/A      |

|G                         F                           |

|C                                                      |

GUITAR SOLO (1:57)

|C           |G           |Am          |F           |     (x4)

CHORUS 3 (2:25)

             Am          G             F             C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                             G                            F             C

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

VERSE 3 (2:40)

C                                       G                          Am                       F

And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me

C                       G                       F         C

Shine on till tomorrow, let it be

C                           G                             Am                 F

I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me

C                                G                        F         C

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

CHORUS 4 (3:07)

C         Am          G              F          C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                           G                      F         C

There will be an answer, let it be

      Am          G              F              C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                              G                           F          C

There will be an answer, let it be

C         Am          G              F          C

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

C                           G                      F         C

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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This file is the authors work and represents my interpretation of the song. It is intended solely for private study, scholarship, or research. The chord charts and lesson sheets provided are simplified resources to support online learning. For official sheet music, I highly recommend purchasing from licensed publishers such as Hal Leonard or Musicnotes.

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