The Story Behind “Let It Be” by The Beatles

“Let It Be” is a song by The Beatles, released on March 6, 1970, as the title track of their 12th and final studio album. Written and sung by Paul McCartney, the song was inspired by a dream he had about his late mother, Mary, who passed away from breast cancer when he was just 14. In the dream, she appeared to him and comforted him during a challenging time in his life, offering the soothing words that became the basis of the song’s message. “Let It Be” has since become one of The Beatles’ most iconic and beloved tracks.

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When I find myself in times of trouble

Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be

And in my hour of darkness

She is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be

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

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

And when the broken-hearted people

Living in the world agree

There will be an answer

Let it be

For though they may be parted there is

Still a chance that they will see

There will be an answer

Let it be

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

Yeah, there will be an answer

Let it be

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

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

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

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

And when the night is cloudy

There is still a light that shines on me

Shine until tomorrow

Let it be

I wake up to the sound of music

Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be

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

There will be an answer

Let it be

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

There will be an answer

Let it be

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

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be