It's Too Late

by Carole King
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It's Too Late" by Carole King in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “It's Too Late

Can I learn "It's Too Late" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It's Too Late" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "It's Too Late"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It's Too Late" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It's Too Late"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It's Too Late" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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