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It's Too Late — Simple Sheet Music
About “It's Too Late”
"It's Too Late" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 92 BPM.
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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 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 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.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Too Late"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 92 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 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Too Late". Key of C, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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