Are we supposed to giggle in the solo?
Yeah.
OK.
This is gonna knock you out, boy.
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
When all 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 for that they will see
There will be an answer
Let it be
Oh, let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
Yeah, let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be, yeah
Yeah
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be, yeah
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
Yeah, let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
Oh, let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be, yeah
Oh, let it be
Let it be
I think that was rather grand
I’ll take one home with me
Ok, let’s track it
Oh, you bounder, you cheat!
Finding Solace in Simplicity
“Let It Be” by The Beatles stands as a timeless anthem of comfort and acceptance. The lyrics draw on the image of “Mother Mary”—a figure Paul McCartney has explained refers to his own mother, Mary McCartney, rather than a strictly religious icon. When faced with “times of trouble” and “hour[s] of darkness,” the gentle advice to “let it be” becomes a mantra for moving through hardship with grace. The song’s refrain, repeated like a soothing lullaby, encourages listeners to seek peace, even amidst chaos.
A Universal Message of Hope
Beneath its simple language, “Let It Be” offers profound wisdom. The verses reach out to the “broken-hearted people,” promising that there will be an answer if they allow themselves to embrace acceptance. The repetition of the phrase “let it be” underscores the song’s core message: sometimes, the best response is to let go and trust that things will resolve in their own time. This universal sentiment has made the song resonate across generations.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Paul McCartney, John Lennon
- Release Year: 1970
- Label: Apple Records