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.
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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
*******************
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.

[@stevewilliams8944]

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.

[@boylifee]

shes certainly the greatest singer of all, doesn't mean you have to put down the beatles as talented as they were lol

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

To put down the greatest, most commercially, critically acclaimed musical act of ALL TIME is just stupid.

[@TIMELESSGOSPELSONGS]

Just found out today from rib biopsy after rib removal- NO CANCER!!!! JESUS!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS “This is why I thank the Lord for loving me- when I was weak- so I will sing….for keeping me”🎶🎶🙌🙌

[@rebeccaj7164]

Praise God I'm so happy for you!!❤

[@robertperkins6853]

All glory goes to God 🙏 Very happy for you

[@charlie2578]

Congratulations ❤

[@flormujica2106]

Gracias a Dios!!! Disfruta la vida.

[@bentojunior9967]

God bless you!

[@Soulmusicaretha]

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

[@danieltossounian1962]

Really? Wonder why?

[@lilithrogers5204]

Wonderful ❤

[@CjSalch]

Tho the Beatles wrote it They chose the Queen of Soul To Sang It First ❤

[@cockeyedoptimista]

What? Really? Wow.

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@douglasroyce5631]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@lunastardust546]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@user-zu7ho3ez3z]

This voice can never be replaced ever!

[@stevejones3495]

Yes she is really Good

[@realme-os7zx]

freddie mercury is better 👍🏻

[@firelord_ozai]

@realme-os7zx who?

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@dennismclaurin1487]

​@@realme-os7zxHe wasn't the Queen of Soul--- He was the Queen of something else.

[@karentownes459]

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

[@TheIgisas]

Yess

[@lilithrogers5204]

Let It Be ❤

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@victoriajohnson5461]

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

[@firelord_ozai]

Aretha has transcended more than one genre because she has done and succeeded in gospel, pop, soul, rnb, rock&roll, and even opera. She is the queen of music... but I also agree with you there is no competition between these two talents.

[@manuelamanso9935]

No doubt at all !

[@aliciaapollo5124]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rahimi4762]

Whitney not even Anita

[@davonbenson4361]

@@rahimi4762. Lol, get out of here with that.

[@thomasfranco5997]

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

[@candacewebb120]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@craiga.ballard8032]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@emill2673]

The most beautiful voice ever!!!! RIH

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

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

[@foodhacks2842]

Beatles who? Beatles what? This is the real beauty in Black peoples voices ❤

[@brianmcknight238]

Alléluia!

[@estherquarcoe1578]

There will never be any one like Queen Aretha

[@chrisbow1776]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@devortivo2312]

Otis and maeve pls dont make us sad like this we really need an happy ending 😭😭😭

[@anderson8403100]

That show made me look for this song! This song confirms the breakup😢

[@HarShaDutTaShaRma]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@iamthegeorgebest]

They really do need to give us a happy ending

[@tulliatulliaccia8690]

Wonderful voice 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-xu8nn9tk2q]

Brimlchante chanteuse, brillante chanson, brillants Beatles

[@Cynamin.Girl69]

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.❤❤

[@ad0reabby_.]

Actually this is her song and the Beatles covered her!🤗

[@Cynamin.Girl69]

@@ad0reabby_. Paul wrote it.

[@michaelm4464]

​@abbysawesomeworld24 not exactly true. Yes, her version came out first, as John and Paul asked her to record her own version before releasing their own, but to say that The Beatles covered her song is not true. The melody and lyrics etc. were all written by John and Paul, so it's not as if she came up with any of it herself. That being said, there's no denying it's a beautiful version.

[@shivay_bihari_vlogs]

No 1 singer in world 😮

[@Indian_girl1234]

Mere liye toh lata mangeshkar hi no 1 hai😊kitni Shanti milti hai unki awaz sun ke

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@stevenwilliambaylessparks3730]

Aretha soared among the stars and took us with her.

[@sergiorighetto4250]

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

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@shejuanamatthews6959]

Beautiful!

[@TheIgisas]

Very!

[@almarosanena2702]

Aretha siempre brillando con esta interpretación, como la estrella refulgente que siempre fue y será

[@mbayokatshemba3566]

Pure voice ❣️❣️❣️ she was singing with her heat 🤞👌🥺🥺🥺🥺❣️❣️. May her soul rest in peace 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@martell203]

Incredible that this popped up for me now. Going through a storm. I needed to hear this. Thank you kindly! 🙏 👏

[@TheIgisas]

We all are

[@TheIgisas]

@@Ligia-473 or share someone to scratch back

[@martell203]

@@Ligia-473 Thank you! I receive that! 🙌🏾❤️

[@julietphillips1991]

Stay strong, it will pass. God is with you!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Me too!

[@SylisDaCheesCakeGoat]

Aretha is a star ⭐️ she will always rest in our hearts ❤️

[@TheIgisas]

Truth

[@LewisRichard-by5wr]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can makes you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello makes you smile.

[@minobrahim305]

C'est une Diva Exceptionnelle

Où sont elles ces voix de perles rares? Rhalala sensationnelle!❤❤❤

[@LewisRichard-by5wr]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can makes you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello makes you smile.

[@larrytatum1341]

There has never been a better version of Let it be than Aretha's....but you could say that about most of her music....I miss her so much!!!!

[@montrealgivens3123]

Tina Turner take with Ike remixed lyrics do rival but this the best… I do agree.

[@sophielegault2278]

Happy birthday to the queen of heart and soul💕🎉

[@siphiwessshoba5402]

I love her more than 1:20 you think, this music made what i am today, there are no music like this today, maybe it will fake 400 yrs to have musicians produce this kind of music.

[@danielazoya1212]

Umkhulu Aretha , uyinkwenkwezi❤❤❤

[@rozeliasantos280]

Tá se tornando quase uma prece de todos os dias pra mim ❤❤❤❤

[@eddiewilson8119]

Thank you so much for sharing this Precious moment and I will Always Love 😍 me some Aretha Franklin 💝💖❤️🖤💯💯💯💯💯

[@hezekielmsibi]

Let the good times roll ❤

[@xyz34596]

Best version ever

[@ss..9385]

A R E T H A 👑

[@nr30199]

Something about her voice that made me emotional. ❤

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@readerzozo410]

This is my favorite version of the song 💗

[@Soul70sCollection211]

"There's something timeless about these old tunes. They resonate with emotions that are still so relevant today."🥰🥰❤❤☕☕

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@michaelstamike]

Is like I am listening to an angel singing all the way from heaven thank you Aretha🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Queen of Soul Your With All Thy Greats Rest in PARADISE QUEEN.

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@jonathannathaniel3680]

Continue with theses tracks I've never heard it! This version! Love it thank you. Long live the Queen! 🥰❤. Greetings from the Caribbean Island Sint Marteen. #LETITBE

[@jorgellanas7715]

Amazing Aretha

[@worldisillusion11]

When I find myself in times of darkness the universal One God comes to me. Speaking no words. I let it be.

[@marycolin6676]

La mejor del mundo. Mi cantante favorita en la vida.❤ Arerha Franklin.

[@eduardolaloramos7346]

Impresionante!!! No había escuchado está versión. Que voz!!!👍🇦🇷👍

[@amosrammonadiale5856]

This song touches the bottom of one's musical heart

[@someonelovesyouhere]

SOMEONE LOVE YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

[@thembandebele-monyela6908]

Very touching song

[@kettymartire7660]

Una voce immortale per un brano altrettanto immortale ❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯

[@theotisrobinson8409]

Aretha is now (RIP) She is still the Queen

[@karlheinz3749]

Best interpretation of this song by John Lennon & Paul McCartney that I know! Even the original has problems keeping up! The whole arrangement of the song is top class including backing band and girls in the background

[@kitano0]

This was Paul's song. Lennon didn't write any part of it.

[@karlheinz3749]

@@kitano0 Thanks for the information

[@ashishpanwar909]

@@kitano0It was, however, credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership.

[@mphithizelimtsi3411]

Timeless, I am dumbfounded 🙏 God's power is inexplicable my life is a testimony to that 🙏

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

I LOVE THIS SONG - NO MATTER WHO SINGS IT.............THE BEATLES....... MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD GROUP.......ARETHA # 1💯❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

The fallen angels/ demons knows. their time is short! Lord Jesus Christ is coming soon🙏🏼❤️🕊REPENT, believe in the Gospel, Be Born Again

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

This was the opening song that was played at my grandmother's (at her request before she passed) funeral!

[@AlexandraGatlin-Cornick]

Praying for your strength through the grieving process. I lost my Grandmother in 2020 and every now and then it aches. 🤍🤍

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

@@AlexandraGatlin-Cornick Blessings to you and thank you! I am sending Light and prayers to you also!❤

[@musiqchild007]

This song came to me 3 hours before my grandmother's passing yesterday morning. It's been tough but this song has given me comfort.

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

@@musiqchild007 My prayers to you and your family. Rely on the wonderful memories now. Time will heal, but it will take some time!

[@hermanberger1595]

Es ist auf jeden Fall eine sehr schöne Interpretation, aber Paul hat dieses Lied am besten dargebotenen; es ist ja auch sein "Let it be"; wir sollten so vieles am besten sein lassen!!! Aber hinterher ist man immer klüger ❤❤!!! So ist das das Leben...

[@roymcgilloway8519]

The greatest of all heartbreak songs

[@kehindeoyesiku1732]

Beautiful !!! Tanx for sharing. Rest on, Mama Aretha ❤

[@volkerke5315]

Versprochen ist versprochen. Die Schlösser im Himmel sind für dich gebaut!

[@user-qm8cm1dn2v]

"The Longing of a Dafa Follower Leaving behind the land of China, I’m exiled in the West Longing for my homeland And thinking of the lady whom I love Most people are Gods descended to the world Waiting for the Creator to save them back to heaven Modern notions and conduct are deceitful tricks of demons Atheism and evolutionary theory are fanciful lies To spread this truth widely I am persecuted, displaced to foreign lands 2018, Summer *** For You and All Beings Wonderful times kept only in my memory Warm breezes of love through so many days and nights Persecution brings everything back to the first wish Oppression makes you worry for me, tormented and restless Most people are Gods descended to the world to await the Creator Atheism and evolutionary theory are deceiving people Modern notions and conduct are dead ends with no way out The meaning of life is to return to heaven To tell the truth to all beings To keep you away from troubles Wonderful times kept only in my memory December 12, 2018 *** The Love of a Dafa Disciple Returning to where we started-what other choice have I Persecution is ongoing, I wish not to bring trouble to you Let us part, so you will not be hurt For I want to tell people where life’s meaning lies Most people are Gods incarnate, awaiting the Creator Atheism and evolutionary theory are destroying mankind Modern notions and conduct are errors in life For the salvation of you and the world’s people I want to spread the truth all over China and beyond December 23, 2018 *** No Other Choice I met you on the journey of life Love seeded in our hearts Yet I am persecuted; to not bring you trouble I left, for I had no other choice Most people of the world are Gods incarnate Awaiting the Creator’s salvation Atheism and evolution are false doctrines Modern notions and conduct are harming us To spread this important message I am persecuted, so we have to part When the red tide falls, you and I shall meet again January 6, 2019" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin VI, from Falun Dafa teachings)

[@johnmotimele9237]

During the dark days of the policy of segregation this music kept us afloat with humility, hope and love.

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Bet the Beatles were honored.

[@user-jy3gx3xd9t]

Let it Be By The Beatles and Aretha Franklin Sing So Good

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@user-pk2qp3zu1p]

Bellissima versione

[@antoniotiriolo1148]

anche tu qui dopo l’eredita?? 🤣

[@bryantjohnson5018]

Amen Amen Amen. I love you, Queen of soul 👍🙌👏🙏🙏🙏😃❤️💯‼️

[@someonelovesyouhere]

Someone Loves You Here: Aretha Franklin

[@leratolinkymabena2581]

Aretha❤

[@LewisRichard-by5wr]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can makes you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello makes you smile.

[@suzymorais8862]

Thanks God for bringing her to the world with such talent with a lot of others blacks sisters and brothers.

[@robertjuma7855]

The voice.

[@silviaserra2640]

Tenía una voz angelical 🙏🥰🥰❤️descansa en paz Aretha😘😘💐

[@vincenzofontanella1180]

Fantastica ❤❤❤

[@nickialbertelli3534]

Aretha is a goddess and the queen of the industry who paved the way for all other artists rip

[@Kim221bbakerSt]

Probably the best cover ever of this song. Her voice makes me into this song. Love. ❤

[@thatone8085]

5 stars to this diva. RIP

[@skulkon]

King curtis 🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@user-nn8fi4jn9z]

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 (let it be) There will be an answer, 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 (words of wisdom, let it be) 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 night is cloudy There is still a light that shines on me Shine on 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 Yeah, let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be There will be an answer, let it be (there will be an answer, let it be) Let it be, let it be, leave it alone, let be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be (oh, let it be)

[@user-jc4nm1qi3x]

Great version, Aretha giving it her all, that’s all

[@user-oq6kr3cs8t]

QUEEN 😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@claudetequeiroz2900]

Nossa como canta a Aretha Franklin. ❤❤❤

[@riolackey4560]

The Best

[@rolandcolavizza5368]

shes so good .

[@alicejean4879]

❤

[@LewisRichard-by5wr]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can makes you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello makes you smile.

[@thembandebele-monyela6908]

The Queen of Soul

[@user-oq6kr3cs8t]

Superstar

[@ndukauzuakpundu919]

When Aretha sings, I listen.

[@TrumpetSAE]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheIgisas]

❤

[@Elestoico23]

Hermoso ese saxo 🎷 ❤

[@user-sv5de9jd4b]

Beautiful woman beautiful voice to match x

[@kaspricius1]

Best version. Super, super, bravo....❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Magnifica

[@kaymerry369]

Hard but we have to learn ,let it be. God's timing.

[@devantejonesm]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@talksickgamer137]

So soft

[@nilzapacifico7193]

Evandro.....Melhor que os Beatles....Melhor que Rua Charles.....Beautiful....Beautiful ....

[@delonahurwitz8087]

Miss you Arethea❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dineomoledi73]

My mother's favorite

[@indydrummer120]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@josyfonseca3593]

Uma das minhas músicas favoritas do Paul Maccartney. Muito linda essa versão.

[@Camilo29877]

¡Vine por el final de Sex Education, nunca había escuchado esta versión de la grandiosa Aretha! 👏🏻

[@andresvm9483]

Suena delicioso ❤❤❤