Let It Be' is a song by the Beatles, released in 1970 as a single and on their album of the same name. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song was the title track of the album and was the last song recorded collectively by all four Beatles. It became the group's eleventh and final number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in October 1971. The song has been covered by numerous artists and has become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music.