LET IT BE LYRICS - THE BEATLES | LET IT BE (1970)

Let It Be by The Beatles — the March 1970 farewell single, McCartney's piano hymn that became the band's last No. 1 before the split.

Let It Be Song Credits

Song: Let It Be
Singer: The Beatles
Writers: Lennon–McCartney (Paul McCartney)
Producers: George Martin (single version, 3:50); Phil Spector (album version, 4:03)
Single Release Date: 6 March 1970 (UK), 11 March 1970 (US)
Album: Let It Be (8 May 1970)
B-side: You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)
Music Label: Apple Records

Let It Be Lyrics

"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me,
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be."

Full lyrics not included — listen to the official recording in the video below.

Watch the Official Video

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote "Let It Be"?
It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. McCartney said the song came to him in a dream about his late mother, Mary, during the tense sessions that preceded the band's breakup.

When was it released?
The single was released on 6 March 1970 in the UK and 11 March 1970 in the US, ahead of the Let It Be album which followed on 8 May 1970.

Was it their last single?
It was the final Beatles single released before the band's breakup in April 1970, and it became their last US No. 1. "The Long and Winding Road" followed as a US-only single in May.

What is the B-side?
The B-side was "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)", a novelty track the band recorded in pieces between 1967 and 1969.

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