Let It Be by The Beatles: A beloved hit for oldies music fans (1970)

Let It Be is a song by The Beatles, released on March 6, 1970. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and was inspired by a dream he had where his mother, Mary, who had passed away from breast cancer when he was just 14, came to him in a vision and comforted him during a difficult time in his life. The song was the title track of the band's 12th and final studio album and is one of their most well-known and beloved songs.

• Let It Be was written by Paul McCartney and is considered one of The Beatles' most iconic songs.

• The single was released in March 1970 and reached number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.

• The song's lyrics were inspired by Paul McCartney's mother, Mary, who died of cancer when he was only fourteen years old.

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