Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Let It Be (2021 mix)" by The Beatles is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. The Beatles uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
Tunings Close to Standard E
Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.
The Beatles’s Guitar Tunings
The Beatles plays 4 of 7 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:
- Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E4 songs
Gear for Standard E
Strings and tools that make playing "Let It Be (2021 mix)" in Standard E easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)
Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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“Let It Be (2021 mix)” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Let It Be (2021 mix)" by The Beatles in?
"Let It Be (2021 mix)" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.
What string gauge should I use for Standard E?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other The Beatles songs use this tuning?
"Across the Universe", "Glass Onion", "Michelle" — all in E - A - D - G - B - E, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by The Beatles
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Beatles:
Other Songs in Standard E
Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next: