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.

There’s some thin’ wrong here, there can (D6)be no de ny 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 (Fmaj7)make it.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ in side has (Fmaj7)died and I can’t (Dm7)hide and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (E7sus4)fake it.

It (Am7)used to be so ea sy liv ing (D6)here with you.

were light and bree zy and I (D6)knew just what to (Dm)do.

(Am7)you look un hap py and (Gm7)I feel

a (Fmaj7)fool.

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

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ in side has (Fmaj7)died and I can’t (Dm7)hide and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (E7sus4)fake it.

It and I (Fmaj7)just can’t (G7sus4)fake it.

(G7)It’s too (Cmaj7)late,

(Fmaj7)ba by, it’s too (Cmaj7)late

now, dar lin’, it’s too (Cmaj7)late.

It's Too Late — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "It's Too Late" by Carole King in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “It's Too Late

Why does the accompaniment for "It's Too Late" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "It's Too Late" by Carole King in?
The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "It's Too Late" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "It's Too Late"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It's Too Late", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It's Too Late" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "It's Too Late"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It's Too Late"?
"It's Too Late" was originally performed by Carole King. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Carole King are available?
Other accompaniments by Carole King: "I Feel The Earth Move". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "It's Too Late" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for It's Too Late by Carole King, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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