Rock · 1970 · beginner

Let It Be

by The Beatles
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1970

Let It Be Chord Progression Breakdown

Let It Be (1970) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rock1970sclassic-rock

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What is the chord progression for Let It Be?

Let It Be by The Beatles uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – vi – IV.

What key is Let It Be in?

Let It Be by The Beatles is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Let It Be beginner-friendly?

Yes! Let It Be is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Let It Be?

Let It Be is a rock song from 1970.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Let It Be to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.