Let It Be

Let It Be Song Released 6 March 1970 From The Album Recorded 1969/1970 Length Genre Rock, pop, gospel Credits Written By Production By Chronology Previous Next

"Let It Be" is a song by the Beatles, released in March 1970 as a single, and (in an alternate mix) as the title track of their album Let It Be. It was written by Paul McCartney, but credited to him and John Lennon. It was their final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band (by that time, Lennon had already left). Both the Let It Be album and the US single "The Long and Winding Road" were released after McCartney's announced departure from and subsequent break-up of the group in 1970.

Fifth Harmony performed this song as their possible first single, otherwise known as their $5 Million Song, on the finals of The X-Factor. 

Lyrics

Normani:

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.

Ally:

Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

Lauren:

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. yeah
There will be an answer, let it be.

Dinah:

I wake up to the sound of music
Mother mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

Camila:

Let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
let it be.(x4)
There will be an answer, let it be.

Other versions

• Season 3 X Factor contestant Khaya Cohen sang this song during British Invasion night on the X Factor on November 20, 2013.

Gallery

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