This one is packed with simple words of wisdom for when things go beyond your control. Paul McCartney, who wrote and sang the song, said he got the idea for Let it Be after he had a dream about his mother during a tense period when the band was recording The White Album in 1968. His mother had died of cancer when he was just 14 years old. She is the “Mother Mary” referred to in the lyrics. This inspiring song has continually ranked among the most popular Beatles’ tracks, and on lists of The Greatest Songs of All Time.
Inspirational Lyrics:
“And when the broken-hearted people / Living in the world agree / There will be an answer / Let it be”