Aretha Franklin - Let It Be (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the lyric video of "Let It Be" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'This Girl's in Love with You' (1970). Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney, "Let It Be" was first released by Aretha Franklin before it appeared as the title track on the last studio album by The Beatles. It was the Beatles' final single before Paul McCartney announced his departure from the band.

Performers:

Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Piano: Aretha Franklin
Organ: Barry Beckett
Bass Guitar: David Hood, Jimmy Johnson
Guitar: Eddie Hinton, Jerry Weaver
Tenor Sax: King Curtis
Drums: Roger Hawkins

Written By: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Produced By: Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin & Tom Dowd

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Lyrics:
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 (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
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom (Whisper words of wisdom)
Let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom (Whisper words of wisdom)
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom (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, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, leave it alone, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

[Soulmusicaretha]

This song was released 2 months before the Beatles version as they asked for her to sing this. AMAZING VERSION AND MY FAVE!

[stevewilliams]

No one will ever come close to singing Bridge Ober Troubled Waters as magnificent as Aretha has. Rest In Peace Queen👑

[douglasroyce]

Folks, you have just heard one of the very best . To Miss Franklin in Heaven , we love you and will always miss you .

[thomasfranco]

Never heard this version. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Aretha can sing. What a blessed voice. AMEN!!!

[victoriajohnson]

There is no debate over Aretha and Whitney. Whitney chose to be a pop singer. Aretha chose to be Queen of Soul.❤

[karentownes]

This is why she's known for being
THE QUEEN OF SOUL !!

[craiga.ballard]

I never heard a song sung by the queen of soul ARETHA FRANKLIN, that i didnt love.... Man 💥👑💣👌🏽💯🇺🇲🎧🎼🙏🏼

[IsabelS_Fuyu]

Aretha adding in that soul power to the song that only she the Queen of Soul can do!

[sergiorighetto]

Otis e Maeve è finita, ma la grande regina ci da sempre la speranza con questa grande canzone. THE BEST ARETHA FRANKLIN...

[zuhoezz]

This voice can never be replaced ever!

[patriciapeoples]

Congratulations to Aretha Franklin, a soul sister of Legends. Love always and peace. Patricia ❤😊

[chrisbow]

No matter what mood you are in, be it on top of the world or with the weight of it on your shoulders, this tune always brings a tear, Stunning song and an amazing version from the legend that is Aretha Franklin, xx

[lunastardust]

I am thankful Paul Mccartney knew I needed this version. 💫🌠💖

[candacewebb]

Yea every now and then gotta to listen Ms. Franklin 🕊️🤍🕊️

[estherquarcoe]

There will never be any one like Queen Aretha

[doubledown]

Her voice was a gift we were given for a little while, but we had to give it back.

[jessinzion]

I played this at my daughters funeral. I was 17, she was 6 months. It was the worst day of my life. I played the beatles version of course. this was a long time ago.

[amosrammonadiale]

This song touches the bottom of one's musical heart

[stevewilliams]

The Beatles wish they can collectively have an ounce of the talent Aretha had. She was just the greatest singer of all. Soulified and tremendously improved this song.

[Cynamin.Girl]

The voice of an angel. I'm a huge Beatles fan, so I, personally, am particular when I hear a Beatles cover. But damn! You can't deny the beauty of her voice.❤❤