It's Too Late

· by Carole King

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Lyrics

(Am7)Stayed in bed all morn in’ just to (D6)pass the time.

(Am7)You There’s some thin’ wrong here, there can (D6)be no de ny do.

in’.

(Am7)One of us is chang in’ or (Gm7)may be we’ve just stopped (Fmaj7)try in’.

And it’s (Bbmaj7)too late, ba by, now (Fmaj7)it’s too late, though we (Bbmaj7)real ly did try to make it.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ in side

has (Fmaj7)died, and I can’t (Dm7)hide and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (Em7)fake it.

It (Am7)used to be so eas y liv ing (D6)here with you.

(Am7)You were light and breez y, and I (D6)knew just what to do.

Now (Am7)you look so un hap py, and (Gm7)I feel we’ve like a (Fmaj7)fool.

in’.

And it’s (Bbmaj7)too late, ba by, now (Fmaj7)it’s too late, though we (Bbmaj7)real ly did try to make it.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ in side

has (Fmaj7)died, and I can’t (Dm7)hide and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (Em7)fake it.

There’ll (Dm7)hide and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (G7)fake it.

It’s too (C)late,

(Fmaj7)ba by.

It’s too (C)late

now, (Fmaj7)dar lin’.

It’s too (Cmaj7)late.

It's Too Late by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Too Late” by Carole King in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 92 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "It's Too Late" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "It's Too Late"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Carole King songs work for kids?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.