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(Am7)Stayed in bed all morn in’ just (D6)to pass the time.
You There’s some thin’ wrong here, there I can knew be no de ny do.
in’.
Now (Am7)One of us is chang in’, and or be we’ve just stopped a try in’.
And it’s 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 died, and I can’t hide, and I just can’t fake it, oh
no, no.
It (Am7)used to be so eas y, liv (D6)in’ here with you.
You There’s light and breez y, there I can knew be just what to do.
in’.
Now (Am7)you look us un chang in’, and or be we’ve just stopped a fool.
in’.
And it’s 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 died, and I can’t hide, and I just can’t fake it, oh
no, no.
It it, oh,
no,
no, no, no, no.
(Am7)There’ll be good times a gain (D6)for me and you,
but we (Am7)just can’t stay to geth er; don’t (D6)you feel it too?
Still I’m (Am7)glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
But it’s too
(G7)It’s too late,
(Fmaj7)ba by, it’s too late
now, (Fmaj7)dar lin’, it’s too late.
It's Too Late — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It's Too Late" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “It's Too Late”
- Can I play "It's Too Late" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It's Too Late" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "It's Too Late" by Carole King played in?
- 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 "It's Too Late"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "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 "It's Too Late"?
- "It's Too Late" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It's Too Late"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D6, Dm7, E7, Em7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "It's Too Late"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It's Too Late" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "It's Too Late"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's Too Late" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.