Easy Beginner Guitar Songs - The Beatles "Let it Be" Lesson, Chords and Lyrics

[@swiftlessons]

Hello friends, My official chord sheet & Tab for this lesson can be found in my First Repertoire Song Book available at: goo.gl/N8N2TQ. This ebook contains several beginner friendly tunes, with video tutorials linked throughout it's pages. Enjoy!

[@croma7671]

Hey guys, I'm like extremely extremely new at guitar. Like so new I can barely switch from one Chord to another. Any tips on what I should be doing and where I should start?

[@ponderporcha]

hey Croma, congrats for taking up the guitar - practice there is no other way, Practice - Practice - it will get easier. All the best mate.

[@joetorres9892]

swiftlessons awesome thank you!

[@anshansh1112]

Thank you.....

[@nathanlyvan6627]

Man you really help me out man, bless you

[@TimmyE1214]

You helped me make my mother cry.. her favorite song and i can play it. all thanks to you. Thank you

[@swiftlessons]

+Timmy Edwards That's amazing, so glad that this lesson brought you closer to sharing that moment. Thanks for reaching out Timmy. -Rob

[@fercilamariano2088]

+swiftlessons your a god guitarist

[@mns730]

strumming pattern please .

[@heathersmith5237]

@@mns730 D/D/DUD

[@Lovefeardeath]

Timmy Edwards “you helped Male my mother cry” 😂

[@jogacornettobonito]

OMG this is so good when you first play the whole song, then show us..That's how it should be.YOU ROCK MAN

[@vince6062]

I don't know how much this will mean to you, man. As I am sure you hear this kind of thing all the time; but you just taught me my first song. I have been playing for justshy of a month and a minute ago, I was getting emotional. Playing something that sounds ... like music, just blew me away. Thank you for the well thought out break down and lesson. Now I can't stop playing the verses.

[@swiftlessons]

Vincent Giocastro Hey, it's a great honor to teach you your first song. This is just the start of many successes for you, now that you've "got the bug." Thanks so much for reaching out Vince!

[@karenjohnston7342]

That is beautiful, Vince. Do you still play?

[@rezzakhan8624]

Just finding this in 2020 and my fiancee wants to learn guitar. I'm a poor beginner guitarist at best but your video helped me teach her and created a whole new bond between us. Gifting people the love of music is truly magical. You my friend, are a wizard. Thank you for making it easy to learn.

[@tman111195]

You are a gifted teacher young man. I'm 50 years young and new to the guitar. Your patience and attention to detail in your instruction is some of the best I've seen. Keep up the outstanding work and you bet I'll tune in to future videos!!

[@swiftlessons]

tman111195 Hey thanks so much, and congrats on the new hobby. Hearing from folks like you makes being on KZbin an amazing experience, so glad you are making progress with my videos. Much more on the way! -Rob

[@britteyjackson1995]

i love how i find this a week after i started listening to the beatles again and got a guitar

[@mariexo1204]

It’s because of a thing called algorithm...

[@americarisingbitchutegab1336]

look up open tuning ..open G..open D..open E ..open ex ex..using one finger power chords as you learn the shapes in that tuning... you'll sound great on day one 😊👍

[@VegetaSoup]

I know this may sound stupid, but the whole reason I have trouble with playing the guitar is because I don't remember chords well. I always preferred bass or instruments with bows because they only usually play one note at a time. However, I inherited my father's guitar, and I want to learn it in memory of him. Let me just say that this is the most helpful video I've ever come across when it comes to learning a song. You do so well at it that even I, someone who hates using chords, understand it.

[@imrozzahan7328]

Sionnanful , Try to sharpen your memory then.

[@danapereira3211]

I have the same problem but if you choose easy songs with only 4 or 5 chords per song like all of me and if you practise enough it will work

[@Sci-Que]

Actually you will not have to sharpen your memory if you have music in you. Muscle memory will come in time and the chords will make themselves. Just relax and practice and you will get the chords. Just my opinion.

[@MrTimodon]

Try to play Bob Dylan,s Knocking on heavens door, thats howe i learn to play a little!

[@bryyyce7033]

Same :

[@sheryll1405]

BIG Thanks, yay I Did it. 50 yrs old and started learing at 13 and it just didnt take. Finally I have clicked. I was determined to keep at it this time round. I am sooo HAPPY.

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks to the students of r/guitarlessons for dropping in. I hope you get a lot out of this lesson! -Rob

[@SamFreek]

After a few of your lessons I am going to be a rock star! :-)

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Sam Freek, glad i'm able to help, keep up the practice and great things will happen!

[@MrAndimandi]

i have been playing guitar for 3 days now. i can ALMOST play the song, you are amazing (my fingers hurts tho)

[@swiftlessons]

Congrats MrAndimandi, just the beginning and only the first of many more successes, i'm sure. Put a little rubbing alcohol on those fingers and let it air dry. Best. -Rob

[@chinthis4347]

+swiftlessons it's awesome... so thanx dear because its very useful to beginners and how to play a nice song.. so i think we can get it from google.. i hope you will get it

[@DavidS19551]

This is a new comment.. I just started playing again after 25 years and I am hurting but I finally found a song to play that someone made easy... thanks so much... I like your channel brother

[@brewedawakening6577]

Before I get to watch this tutorial, I had to watch an ad that "Watching KZbin Videos" to learn how to play the guitar" does not work. Sometimes irony can be so ironic.

[@dessertlocust]

The hustle never ends

[@frostyvalley]

53 years old.closet rock star trying to learn this awesome instrument. Your lessons are the best I've encountered. It's been a struggle but I AINT QUITTIN' Thanks for the help

[@renataguerra8606]

When I saw this was a 13 minutes video I thought "oh no", and here I am 13 minutes later just to say THANK YOU, it worth every second!! You're an amazing teacher :D

[@freja3242]

Thank you! I played it for my dad, (he is a big Beatles fan) and when i was a little kid he always played and sang this for me! ❤️ He was so proud, and all because of you! Sorry for my English, I'm from Sweden!

[@dharmendrathacker165]

No baby, your English is good, particularly here there's no mistake.

[@alonzoq2358]

6:22 - Verse Progression 10:03 - Chorus Progression

[@blainekeller6057]

Good advice you can’t control everything but what you can’t control “ Let it Be “ !!! Thanks Paul again !!!

[@jtrain3113]

This has helped me so much , I’ve been able to learn the full song in two weeks of practice as a beginner ......It’s a huge help , I’m also using your other song lessons also, thanks so much mate. Jezz from Australia.

[@cherylspelce5927]

I am a beginner (about 10 months now, determined not to give up) needing a song to spice things up and motivate me. Great lesson! Other videos seem to rush through "oh you know C G D well you can play these songs"...and they don't give me all the info I need to learn the songs. I want words. I want to see when to play each cord in a simplified version. You inspired me today! Thanks so much.

[@marupadjah6116]

I still watch it in 2020 and this makes me very happy and touched, thank you bruh!!

[@gianmarcofasce54]

man you are awesome!!! i just picked for the first time in my life a guitar and thanks to you i just learned my first song! even though i know it's sooo easy for guitar players , i feel sooo happy and grateful ! thank you for sharing these emotions with others!

[@lucascalia138]

Great playing, great teaching, great singing, great quality, great editing. Really just a great video.

[@kristoffaninkama3883]

I said it before but I will say it again. This Channel is my only one stop channel for guitar lessons. You are a brilliant teacher and mentor. Thank you.

[@barryg634]

Love the way you teach, very easy to follow and engaging. Keep up the great work

[@afonsotatiano8221]

I couldn't sleep and just thought of looking for an easy song to play on guitar and just thought that "Let It Be" could be that. I'm glad that I wasn't wrong 🙏 You really made it easy, bro!!! Thanks a lot 🙏

[@blablachitchat]

Hey 😊 I love your lessons! ❤️ Everytime I watch your videos I learn something useful and amazing. You are the coolest teacher I ever saw 🖤

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks for the good vibes Tina! So glad you’re enjoying my teaching, many more lessons are on the way. Have fun! -Rob

[@Sci-Que]

Glad to see someone teaches guitar even to people who do not have aspirations of becoming a rock star. Thanks for the easy relaxed lesson.

[@thedad7828]

Thanks man your the only person on KZbin I've been able to learn anything from! :)

[@khassa5]

+Thaddeus Hartwell Same)

[@dylandkbradley2257]

Yur Mum Gay. xD

[@muhamadrayada6580]

thank you, i am starting to play guitar 2 weeks ago, this is the first song i can play properly thanks to you, and this is also one of my favorite song.. thanks

[@timvan0118]

Your by far the best guitar teacher on all if youtube. Plz keep it up

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks a lot, thats quite the compliment Tim Van Lerberg. Glad you are enjoying my work thus far!

[@kevinverberne6662]

You caught the essence of what beginners want, quick results but reconizable songs that are fun and easy to play.

[@floraleigh8146]

Just saw this guitarlessons and wow this is amazing. I enjoyed the tutorial and very helpful. Thanks.

[@swiftlessons]

Flora Janes So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to share some friendly feedback. -Rob

[@floraleigh8146]

You are welcome! :)

[@goofyjohn6191]

Every Beatles song show's the transition we must all follow. These guys progressed as we all shall. Keep going.

[@arne2246]

Your Voice is wow...

[@nikadvalishvili9681]

@@sks7536 u ait?

[@sks7536]

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[@AndyLancaster-jj1rh]

i have just started to learn to play guitar and the 1st 2 songs i am learning is let it be and stand by me all taught by you, your lessons and instructions are so simple to follow, thank you

[@rolibackt]

I'm at the very beginning of my guitar-play, but man - this song and the way you teach it is simply great! Thanks a lot! Really keeps me playing. Just need to improve my switch from one chord to the other :-) Keep up the good work!

[@aileenpio]

Thank you, Rob! I really wanted to learn this song because my grandmother's name was Mary, so the lyric "Mother Mary comes to me" is really meaningful to me right now. I'm still working on that walk down! Thanks for the easy-to-follow lesson!

[@swiftlessons]

Hey, it's my pleasure Aileen. So glad playing this tune makes you feel closer to your grandmom. Many more beginner friendly tunes are in the works. Thanks and be well. -Rob

[@otszzz79]

Finally i found a good and helpfull tutorial. Thanks mate!

[@swiftlessons]

+Guido Janssen My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching. Enjoy your practice. -Rob

[@florasalvatierra2632]

You are now my favorite guitar lesson teacher... Newbie at the age of 52 I become bored because of covid.. So I picked up my guitar since I'm 18...

[@bobalessio6339]

Suggestion/Tip for making better and quicker chord changes: After making a chord shape, hold that chord, and strum that chord at least 20 times, initially with down strums. After each strum, keep/hold that same chord shape and "Squeeze that Chord"(depress fingers onto the strings) with your finger tips, then "Release"(let the strings come off the frets but keep your finger tips in place while they rest on the strings): "Squeeze" "Release", "Squeeze" "Release", "Squeeze" "Release", etc at least 20 times. Your fingers will learn the "muscle memory" needed to make the shape all at once(not one finger at a time). Repeat this process until you can pick up your guitar, and instantly place your finger tips on the strings with the proper chord shape! Later after learning all your chords this way, you can use the "Squeeze" as a rhythm dynamic to add punch/pulse/drive/rhythm to your playing!! Let me know if this helps. Bob

[@Mr.SteelHeal]

I love this guitar lesson KZbinr, he helps keeps things simple for beginners and is one of few that actually does singing along with the tutorial

[@xeniamolina5550]

Amazing tutorial! The phase and breakdown is easy to follow. And the lyrics with the chords as subtitle is genius. very helpful. I'm definitely subscribing to you 👍😎 thanks!

[@swiftlessons]

xenia molina Thanks for the sub, glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@jordanyoung2419]

I LOVE how you put the words under the chords. I have always struggled with when to sing and what cord to play so keep that up! Thanks so much it helped a lot!

[@kevindelk]

you are a great inspiration to my guitar learning.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks, that means a lot. I'm so glad to be helping you reach your goals Kevin! Many more lessons are on the way, and if you need additional resources and lessons, visit my patreon.com/swiftlessons page. Be well and enjoy your progress!

[@familjahmetaj]

The best tutorials on youtube .... This song and the stand by me are the only two songs i know untill now all thanks to you ... All the other youtubers go too fast and dont guide u enough. Keep it up And thank you so much

[@gabriell7002]

You helped me learn the song thanks!

[@cyphen21]

This is the perfect format for an online guitar lesson. The best one I have found yet.

[@N98Owl]

Great tutorial, you must be the best teacher I've seen ^_^

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks a lot Le. Ovidiu, glad you are enjoying my work! Much more is on the way! -Rob

[@cyphen21]

This song is SO much fun to play. Been working on it for three months now as my first actual guitar song. This video really helped. Thanks.

[@ervinagemini8284]

Hello... it’s very good lesson for me to more improved my guitar skill, and you lesson very much easy to learn and you are very smart too to put you camera so closely with you finger and you guitar, so we can see closely as well exactly where is the fingers need to press it 👍👏👏👏 The lyrics you put on the screen it’s very helpful too, and we can singing together and enjoyed with the song. Overall I am so happy to find you KZbin channel and I am you new subscribe 😊 Really appreciate with you passionate to teach how to play the guitar. Have a great time Can’t wait for another song 🙏😉

[@danig6768]

you are an awesome teacher. I love the way you break it all down making it easy for us older beginners. Thank you!

[@heyfaye9547]

I'm not even a beginner, I'm just lazy xD thanks BTW :D

[@savetheplanet9499]

mood

[@gretchenmenesez4505]

@HeyFaye same lol

[@Everyman.0314]

Rob, I didn't think anything could top your Wonderwall lesson in just perfect instruction. This one was right up there.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey that means a lot, so glad my teaching style is agreeing with you. Many more lessons are on the way both here and via Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Keep checking in! -Rob

[@isabelaballardini812]

You are a excelent teacher!!! thanks for the song :)

[@swiftlessons]

+Isabela Ballardini Happy to be of help. Thanks for watching! -Rob

[@Philvalentine7]

This lesson has been the best lesson ever in my life. Thank you

[@ThePaja2000]

Awesome,pure awesome. Thanks a lot I'm new to playing guitar. Btw the skin from the tips of my fingers is falling off and they're numb,but i just love playing so much

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Paul, so glad you are digging this lesson. Blisters on your sore fingers are badges of honor, and a sign that you are putting in the time. Keep working toward your technique, great things will happen. Thanks for checking in. -Rob

[@dt9255]

swiftlessons " I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS !!!!!!!!" -Paul McCartney

[@dt9255]

ps awesome lesson :)

[@Thatfighter101]

Daniel Tolmie actually it was ringo

[@falls450]

Wow, that's the best short tutorial I have seen. I like the way you show the diagram of which chords/notes to pick. Sometimes that can be hard to pick up on. I think you have done a very good job of putting everything together.

[@alexbowman7582]

Mary being Paul’s mother who died of cancer when Paul was 14.

[@randyberg8442]

K i’ve been blind 37 years play guitar off and on with just a shortlist of your instruction here I picked up the whole song. I gotta remember the lyrics lol thank you😊😮

[@vanlalrengpuialailung4967]

Quarantine Lesson .👍

[@hilol825]

Thank you! I think it's the first time I'm able to play a full song on a guitar :) And it's quite nostalgic for me too!

[@tonia397]

i love the way you make your videos you demonstrate the songs perfectly thank you!!!

[@florencekokoris]

I Have not even begun to try to play this lesson. When I started the video I had to put my guitar down to just listen. You have a great voice, I really enjoyed just watching you play and sing. Thanks. Pam

[@swiftlessons]

Pamela Popielarski Hey thanks so much, thats really nice of you to say. Please let me know how your practice goes, I hope you are able to find success with my lessons. Many more are on the way. Be well. -Rob

[@constantin1601]

@swiftlessons, at 7:43 you start explaining the strumming pattern of the verse. D.., D,D,U. Can you also explain how you play the strumming pattern of the refrain? Thats seems different to me. Anybody else that can help?

[@bassesatta9235]

just use ur eyes and ears

[@monetakomlan1098]

i literally screamed "he is the best".. thanks for your great work.. i just started learning not even a week yet and you made me play a song by myself...thanks a lot...

[@swiftlessons]

Moneta Komlan thanks so much for your kind words, i'm so glad I was able to help you along! Many more lessons are on the way, any request?

[@denzilritesh1890]

Congrats On 1 Million Views Love You Rob😁

[@swiftlessons]

Thank you so much Denzil! I actually just realized that this video is about to cross that threshold, thanks for the heads up!

[@CrystalAPlace]

Love your teaching style! I played very poorly for years and never tried anything like the walk downs but you made it SO easy and I feel so pleased. Thank you!!!! ☺️♥️🙏🏻🎶

[@peteystix]

Very helpful thank you

[@swiftlessons]

My pleasure, thanks for watching Pete!

[@joseparra8233]

The format of the video is appropriate to learn at speed. Thanks and keep the hard work

[@orielyflores4173]

i love your style..it seems Dylan style i think :) THANKS!

[@swiftlessons]

Definitely an influence of mine. Thanks for the kind message Oriely!

[@MJ-on3iy]

This was a great lesson. The theory behind the playing and song was explained in understanable terms. The song tutorial was slow and uncomplicated. It was great. Thank you

[@juxt_aposition9935]

7:50 strumming pattern

[@SeeBass231]

Great with the chords and lyrics in the bottom........ finally someone who knows how to make good tutorials! Thank You!

[@georgejoyner3742]

Rob you are an awesome teacher!! Keeping with The Beatles theme - could you do a tutorial of Don't Let Me Down. Seen this Capo on 2nd Fret - Playing primarily D, Em, and A with lots of embellishments and would like to learn this one 😊! Thanks for all your tutorials they have helped me bunches!

[@DANNYFRAN1]

I don't usually write comments but man, your tutorial on this song is so easy and helpful. I just got a guitar and was kind of getting frustrated with it but thanks man this helps me a lot. I'm not giving up!

[@jameswcc92]

dude... how about 'wonderful tonight- eric clapton' ?

[@swiftlessons]

+James Wong Chin Chean Great suggestion!

[@rovicsuelanvlogs53]

dude i've learned it in 20 minutes by watching you..you deserve more subscribers bro... I've subscribeto you... earned my respect

[@abrokie4196]

strum pattern

[@zabank7338]

d-d-dud

[@lanpingbeneton9802]

Thanks so much. Actually I'm a beginner and started learning guitar all by myself two months ago. This song is my first choice to learn. I appreciate a lot the way you taught, though at the very beginning I had a lot of difficulty to follow you. Now, I can play it though not perfectly yet. Anyway, I owe you a thank you. Greetings from France.

[@Paprik]

Did not fucking expect the vocals. Like what the fuck. You sound better than the original.

[@limitless53]

wowowo im gonna stop u right there budd, he's good, but not in a million days better that Paul Nor john so...

[@BreezyFamily]

The reverb he uses really helps too, not slating him or this video its awesome but I agree with Yordle.... BUT opinion isn't right or wrong so respect Papriks opinion :)

[@DavidLaFerney]

It's hard to express how helpful this lesson format is for me. I wish I had sang along as I play from the first time I learned to strum a chord or three. Thanks.

[@ikansusu]

am enjoying my retirement learning guitar songs from you.. Thank you so much for your good work and the Lord Bless you for making this world a better place

[@shellidanjean8115]

I certainly can't speak for all beginners out there, but I find the instructional format used in this video tutorial (with the chords and lyrics shown as you play) to be the most helpful. Its really difficult to hit chords, keep a strumming pattern, AND sing all at the same time - at least for us beginners. I play this video over and over and try to keep time with you. I mess up often, but I just keep going/trying to keep pace with you and have improved tremendously because of it! I say this to say you hit gold with this particular instructional technique, so please keep doing it :)

[@shellidanjean8115]

Also, thank you for taking the time to include an explanation of chord progressions/scales. I started learning by practicing scales..and it was boring and didn't make a lot of sense at the time. Then, in my boredom, I attempted to learn a few songs, but I didn't immediately make the connection with the songs I learned to the scales I had been practicing. You really helped me make that connection, and now I'm actually motivated to keep practicing/learning my scales. You have achieved the impossible lol. Thank you!

[@Mattg1616]

Thanks Rob! New to guitar...about three weeks in but thanks to you I can already play three songs. FAIRLY well but i have goals now....and after about a week and a half fingers become a non issue,,,Thanks again!

[@swiftlessons]

Matthew G Congrats on the speedy success! So glad my videos have been helpful. I'm just getting started, so keep checking back! -Rob

[@ThatChubbyDude]

When I first saw this video I was really overwhelmed with with the walk on sections. They looked pretty complicated and there was no instructions on how to get by them. Then I finished the video and after two more times I was actually playing along without any significant errors. Now I've got a new song under my belt. Thanks for the lesson! Perfect way to spend 13 minutes.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Tyrone Wells, thats great, thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm glad my lesson has helped you along. In the early going, building a repertoire is crucial. Good luck moving forward, I hope that my work will continue to serve as a useful resource. Thanks. -Rob

[@garyclack1130]

Thank you. I’m sure this will be my first song I will able to play. Your a excellent teacher.

[@adityarajganeju]

Man you're a great teacher..... I've learned tons of songs with your help which I couldn't even imagine earlier. Great job bro. Keep it up. :)

[@haroldrull4943]

I like the way you teach how or play , straight into it without too much talking. Let’s get it on. Tks

[@hayleylee9990]

You are honestly one of the best teachers I've found on KZbin! Your videos are incredibly awesome!

[@Bduckie13]

I just got my guitar today and i really like your videos because they're easy to understand

[@alpermemioglu7699]

Definitely one of the best song walkthrough I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks for explaining the progressions as you played the chords. Helps big time!

[@imrozzahan7328]

I am subscribed to almost all the guitar lesson channels in youtube but yours one is definitely one of the very best. This easy songs increase my confidence and thirst for learning guitar. Thank you. :-)

[@swiftlessons]

So happy lessons have made it to the top of your list. I'll keep them coming!

[@MegaImABOSS]

You got the best videos for begginers! Rock n Roll from Russia !!

[@fionahofler53]

what a vote for. the song has a lot of meaning for me .. you made it that I starded to cry..

[@topspeedjunkie1]

Rob I have to say that you are the absolute best guitar teacher I have had the pleasure of learning from. Quite often so called teachers will tell you to play one thing but play a different version. It is almost like they are showing off. martyzsongs ( Great player shit teacher) is synonymous for this. It makes it impossible to understand how the song is supposed to sound. You on the other hand are very focused, only play what you are teaching, and have a way of progressing through a lesson that is quite frankly perfect. If you don't teach in a classroom setting or one on one. I beg you to please do so you have a gift my friend and I am so thankful to you for taking the time to share it. God Bless you Roband THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deidresullivan1259]

This in excellent lesson. Many layers. Easy to absorb. I love having the opportunity to play and practice along.

[@secretspeaking]

I have been trying to learn guitar for years....the furthest I've gotten was learning the most used chords from a book... As far as video instructions go, I watched this video and was immediately able to play the first progression. Perhaps I could also pay attention more because of his good looks 😁 Great teacher!

[@swiftlessons]

Aw thats secretspeaking, so glad you are finding some success with my videos. Let me know if you have any request for future videos. Take care. -Rob

[@345kobi]

Thanks for playing in a key We can sing with. Anyone can easily capo at 5 if they want to play with the recording. You are a gifted teacher and put in the time to make it work. THANKS.

[@bm3823]

Rob - Great lesson. Thanks for your excellent explanations of the chord progressions. Putting the words under the chords was a big help. You are a great teacher. Thank you and congratulations on your new baby! Best of luck to you and your family!

[@jaclotabo]

Easy way to teach is the best way to make someone learn. Thanks man. Good job!!!