Before It's Too Late

by Goo Goo Dolls
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Before It's Too Late

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

I (F)wan dered through (G)fic tion to look for the truth

(F)bur ied be neath all the lies.

And I (F)stood at a dis tance to feel who you are,

(F)hid in’ my (G)self in your eyes.

And (Fsus2)hold

(Gsus)on be (Am7)fore it’s too (Fsus2)late.

We’ll run ’til we (Gsus)leave this be hind.

(Fsus2)Don’t

(Gsus)fall, just (Am7)be who you (Fsus2)are, it’s all that we (Gsus)need in our lives.

Now, the (F)risk that might (G)break you’s the one that would (G)save.

A (F)life you don’t (G)live is still (Fsus2)lost.

So (F)stand on the edge with me.

(Am7)Hold back your fear and see (F)noth in’ is (G)real ’til it’s gone.

And lives.

So (Am7)live like you (C5)mean it and (Gsus)love ’til you (Fsus2)feel it.

It’s (Am7)all that we (C5)need in our lives.

So (Am7)stand on the (C5)edge with me.

(Gsus)Hold back your (Fsus2)fear and see (Am7)noth ing is (Gsus)real ’til it’s gone.

And (Fsus2)hold

(Gsus)on be (Am7)fore it’s too (Fsus2)late.

We’ll run ’til we (Gsus)leave this be hind.

(Fsus2)Don’t

(Gsus)fall, just (Am7)be who you (Fsus2)are, it’s all that we (Gsus)need in our lives.

And (Fsus2)hold

(Gsus)on be (Am7)fore it’s too (Fsus2)late.

We’ll run ’til we (Gsus)leave this be hind.

(Fsus2)Don’t

(Gsus)fall, just (Am7)be who you (Fsus2)are, it’s all that we (Gsus)need in our lives.

And lives.

It’s (Fsus2)all that we (Gsus)need in our lives.

It’s (Fsus2)all that I (Gsus)need in my life.

Before It's Too Late — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

3 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Before It's Too Late" by Goo Goo Dolls: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 64 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Before It's Too Late”

What key is "Before It's Too Late" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
Before It's Too Late is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Before It's Too Late"?
The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Before It's Too Late" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Before It's Too Late"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Before It's Too Late"?
"Before It's Too Late" was originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Before It's Too Late"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, Cpow, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4.
What other songs by Goo Goo Dolls can I play here?
Try "BLACK BALLOON", "STAY WITH YOU", "HERE IS GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Before It's Too Late" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Before It's Too Late" by Goo Goo Dolls. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Before It's Too Late" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Before It's Too Late" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.