Let It Be - Johnny Mathis

Let It Be

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Introd C G Am F C G F C Dm C
 
C G Am F
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
C G F C Dm 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 Dm C
Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be
C G Am F
And when the broken hearted people, living in the world agree
C G F C Dm 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 may see
C G F C/E Dm C
There will be an answer, let it be
Am G F C G C F C/E Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be there will be an answer, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
C G Am F
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me
C G F C Dm 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 Dm C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Interlude: F C Dm C F Dm C G Am F C G F C Dm C G Am F C G F C Dm C
C G Am F
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me
C G F C Dm 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 Dm C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be
G Am G F C G F C Dm C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be whisper words of wisdom, let it be

How to play Let It Be

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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