The Long And Winding Road
The Beatles · Let It Be (Remastered) [2009]
that leads to your door
will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
that the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
crying for the day
Why leave me standing here
let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
and many times I've cried
Any way you'll never know
the many ways I've tried
But still they lead me back
to the long winding road
You left me standing here
a long long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
to the long winding road
You left me standing here
a long long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The Long And Winding Road
Released on the Let It Be album, this track stands as a poignant reflection on the fracturing of The Beatles' final days. Written primarily by Paul McCartney, the song captures the exhaustion and melancholy of the group's dissolution, with John Lennon contributing the haunting bridge. The recording, captured during the chaotic sessions of 1969, features a stripped-down acoustic arrangement that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics. It serves as a somber coda to their career, marking the transition from their collaborative peak to their eventual separation. The song remains a defining piece of the band's late-period discography, illustrating the personal toll of their professional struggles.