Released in 1970, Let It Be arrives with one of rock music's most immediately consoling openings. The chord progression C to G to A minor to F moves with a natural, unhurried gravity, each change feeling less like a decision than an inevitability. C major establishes warm, open ground; G lifts gently away; A minor introduces just enough shadow to give the moment emotional weight; and F resolves the tension back toward stillness before the cycle begins again. That gentle arc between light and shade is what makes the progression so satisfying to play and so instantly recognisable to hear. Rooted in the piano-led, hymn-influenced sound that characterised some of the Beatles' late work, the song remains a touchstone for players drawn to harmony that feels both simple and profound.