Let It Be
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Intro
E A C#m A E B (x2)
A E B E B
verse 1
E
Don't wanna ride on the carousel
B
Don't wanna be part of your cartel
A
So whatever you've got to sell
C#m B/D#
Be sure I won't be paying
verse 2
E
And I don't care about the president
B
It doesn't mean that I'm ignorant
A
I just think that it's dissonant
C#m B/D#
Everything they're saying
[Refrão] A E B C#m B A
It goes round and round but it's not for me
A E B E A B
If it brings me down I let it be
verse 3
E
Life is strange got the time to lose
B
Ain't got the time for the tragic news
A
Cause all it does is giving me the bruise
C#m B/D#
Don't want it in my system
verse 4
E
Cause I'm looking for a brighter day
B
And I'm strong gotta find a way
A
I don't care what the people say
C#m B/D#
I'm much too old to listen
[Refrão] A E B C#m B A
It goes round and round but it's not for me
A E B C#m A
If it brings me down I let it be
B C#m A
I let it be
B C#m A
I let it be
F#m B
I let it be
Verse 5
E
Yeah I gotta do what I gotta do
B
And I presume you gotta do so too
A
I'm really sorry I can't wait for you
C#m B
Didn't mean to burst your bubble
Verse 6
E
I stay away from negativity
B
You know I push for positivity
A
You know it's good for creativity
C#m B
To stay away from trouble
[Refrão] A E B C#m B A
It goes round and round but it's not for me
A E B C#m B A
If it brings me down and it's killing me
A E B C#m B A
It's the same old sound and it's lame to see
A E B E A
Can't stick around so let it be
E A
I let it be
E A
I let it be
E A
I let it be Go!
Outro
E A E E A
How to play Let It Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.