Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Let Me Be

Chords

4.918 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Let Me Be chords
The Turtles  1965 (It Ain't Me Babe) *
D A  D E
DPlease don't misEtake me, Dor try to Emake me
The Dshadow of Eanybody Aelse
DI ain't the Ehim or Dher you think I Eam
I'm just Dtrying Ehard to be myAself
Oh, Esociety's goal is to be Apart of the whole
That may Dsound good to you, not to Eme
Let me Abe, let me be
To Dthink like I Ewant to
Let me Abe, let me be
That's Dall I ask Eof you
I Dam what I am and that's C#mall I Bmever can Abe
D A  D E
DDon't try to Eplan me Dor underEstand me
I Dcan't Estand to be underAstood
DI could never give Ein to Dor ever live Eup to
Being Dlike you Ethink I Ashould
I've got Esome inner need which I'm Atrying to heed
I can't Dtake hand me down destiEny
Let me Abe, let me be
To Dthink like I Ewant to
Let me Abe, let me be
That's Dall I ask Eof you
I Dam what I am and that's C#mall I Bmever can Abe
DDon't try to Echange me Dor rearErange me
To DsatisEfy the selfishness of Ayou
DI'm not a Epiece of clay to Dmold to your moods each Eday
And I'm Dnot a Epawn to be told how to Amove
I'm sorry I'm Dnot the fool you thought would Eplay by your rules
But to Deach his Eown philosopAhy
Let me Abe, let me be
To Dthink like I Ewant to
Let me Abe, let me be
That's Dall I ask Eof you
I Dam what I am and that's C#mall I Bmever can Abe
I said that's Dall I Eever can Abe  3x
* Alternate:
Capo II
   A= G  
   D= C  
   E= D  
 C#m= Bm  
  Bm= Am  
Set8

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Let Me Be" by The Turtles is a message of defiance and a call for personal freedom. It speaks to the feeling of wanting to push back against societal expectations and express individuality. The band saw it as embodying "the perfect level of rebellion," representing non-conformity. At its heart, this song captures the spirit of teenage angst and the desire to break free.

AI-written from these sources:Let Me Be (The Turtles song) — Wikipedia ↗The Turtles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Let Me Be

by The Turtles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

Let Me Be chords

The Turtles 1965 (It Ain't Me Babe) *

D A D E

D E D E

Please don't mistake me, or try to make me

D E A

The shadow of anybody else

D E D E

I ain't the him or her you think I am

D E A

I'm just trying hard to be myself

E A

Oh, society's goal is to be part of the whole

D E

That may sound good to you, not to me

Let me be, let me be

D E

To think like I want to

Let me be, let me be

D E

That's all I ask of you

D C#m Bm A

I am what I am and that's all I ever can be

D A D E

D E D E

Don't try to plan me or understand me

D E A

I can't stand to be understood

D E D E

I could never give in to or ever live up to

D E A

Being like you think I should

E A

I've got some inner need which I'm trying to heed

D E

I can't take hand me down destiny

Let me be, let me be

D E

To think like I want to

Let me be, let me be

D E

That's all I ask of you

D C#m Bm A

I am what I am and that's all I ever can be

D E D E

Don't try to change me or rearrange me

D E A

To satisfy the selfishness of you

D E D E

I'm not a piece of clay to mold to your moods each day

D E A

And I'm not a pawn to be told how to move

D E

I'm sorry I'm not the fool you thought would play by your rules

D E A

But to each his own philosophy

Let me be, let me be

D E

To think like I want to

Let me be, let me be

D E

That's all I ask of you

D C#m Bm A

I am what I am and that's all I ever can be

D E A

I said that's all I ever can be 3x

* Alternate:

Capo II

A G

D C

E D

C#m Bm

Bm Am

Set8

About Let Me Be Chords by The Turtles

Learn how to play Let Me Be by The Turtles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Let Me Be chords”, “Let Me Be guitar chords”, or “The Turtles Let Me Be chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Let Me Be chords and for experienced players who want accurate Let Me Be lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, E, C#m, Bm, G.

FAQ — Let Me Be by The Turtles

How do I play "Let Me Be" by The Turtles on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Let Me Be" by The Turtles on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Let Me Be" by The Turtles free?

Yes. The chords for "Let Me Be" by The Turtles are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Let Me Be" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Let Me Be" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Let Me Be"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Let Me Be" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Let Me Be" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Let Me Be" by The Turtles with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Turtles below.

What key is "Let Me Be" in?

The chords for "Let Me Be" show the original chord names (including D, A, E, C#m, Bm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.