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How to Play "Let It Be" by The Beatles on acoustic guitar

Young man playing acoustic guitar in a room with musical instruments in the background.

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Let It Be" by The Beatles. If you want to learn how to play "Let It Be" by The Beatles on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Strumming for this song: D DDU

Intro (once)/Verse (twice)/Guitar Solo (twice) Chords:

C; G; Am; F

C; G; F CG; C

Chorus Chords (once or twice):

Am; G; F; C;

C; G; F CG; C

Solo lead in (twice)/Ending (once) chords:

F C; GF C

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.

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