Let It Be – English Lyrics

• By: AnnenMayKantereit

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the soothing power of letting go with AnnenMayKantereit's cover of "Let It Be." This rendition, sung with Henning May's distinctive voice, offers a fresh perspective on The Beatles' timeless message, perfect for those learning to navigate life's challenges and find tranquility through music.

[English]

When I find myself in times of trouble

Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom

let it be

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

And when the broken hearted people

living in the world agree

There will be an answer

let it be

Let it be, let it be

let it be, 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

When I find myself in times of trouble

Mother Mary

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A2	noun - difficulty or problem
mother /ˈmʌðər/ A1	noun - a female parent
Mary /ˈmɛəri/ N/A	proper noun - The name of the mother of Jesus in Christianity, a significant figure in the song's context.
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - to say words, to talk
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a single unit of language that has meaning
wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ B1	noun - the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment
hour /ˈaʊər/ A1	noun - a period of 60 minutes
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ A2	noun - the state of being dark, without light
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on your feet
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - separated into pieces or parts; not working correctly
hearted /ˈhɑːrtɪd/ B2	adjective - (used in compounds) having a heart of a specified kind or in a specified condition, e.g., 'broken-hearted' meaning feeling extreme sadness.
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to be alive; to have your home in a particular place
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the Earth, together with all of its countries and peoples; the universe
agree /əˈɡriː/ A2	verb - to have the same opinion about something; to say yes to a proposal
answer /ˈænsər/ A1	noun - a reply to a question or problem verb - to reply to a question or problem
part /pɑːrt/ A2	verb - to separate from each other; to divide
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening; an opportunity
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with your eyes; to understand

Key Grammar Structures

• When I find myself in times of trouble

  ➔ Time clause with present simple

  ➔ The clause starts with the subordinating conjunction "When" and uses the present simple verb "find" to describe a situation that can happen repeatedly.

• Mother Mary comes to me

  ➔ Simple present (third‑person singular)

  ➔ The subject "Mother Mary" is followed by the present simple verb "comes" to express a regular or habitual action.

• Speaking words of wisdom

  ➔ Present‑participle (‑ing) clause used as an adverbial phrase

  ➔ The verb "Speaking" is a present‑participle form that functions like an adverb, describing how the subject acts.

• Let it be

  ➔ Imperative mood (bare infinitive "let")

  ➔ The word "Let" is a bare infinitive used to give a gentle command: "Let it be" = "Allow it to exist as it is".

• She is standing right in front of me

  ➔ Present continuous (be + -ing)

  ➔ The auxiliary "is" plus the -ing form "standing" creates the present continuous, showing an action happening at the moment of speaking.

• When the broken‑hearted people living in the world agree

  ➔ Complex noun phrase with reduced relative clause (living…) and present simple after "When"

  ➔ The phrase "people living in the world" uses the present‑participle "living" as a reduced relative clause modifying "people". The whole clause begins with "When" and the verb "agree" is in the present simple.

• There will be an answer

  ➔ Future simple with "will" + infinitive

  ➔ The auxiliary "will" combined with the base verb "be" forms the future simple, indicating a prediction or certainty about the future.

• For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see

  ➔ Concessive clause with "though" + modal "may", existential "there is", and noun clause "that they will see"

  ➔ The concessive conjunction "though" introduces a clause with the modal "may" (possibility). "There is" is an existential construction, and the noun clause "that they will see" functions as the object of "chance".

• Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

  ➔ Repeated imperative (bare infinitive "let") for emphasis

  ➔ Each "Let" is a bare infinitive forming an imperative; the repetition adds emotional intensity and a rhythmic effect.