It's Too Late
Chuck Willis
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Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time. There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'. One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'. And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no. It used to be so easy, livin' here with you. You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do. Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool. And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no. There'll be good times again for me and you, But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too? Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you. And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it) Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. It's too late baby, it's too late now darling It's too late.
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Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"It's Too Late" was recorded by the American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, Chuck Willis, in 1956.
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SongwriterIt was written by Chuck Willis himself, showing his skills not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Music Genre"It's Too Late" fits into the genres of R&B and rock and roll, introducing a bluesy feel that was popular during the mid-20th century.
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InfluenceThis song was Chuck Willis's first big hit and it established his signature style leading to his nickname, "The King of the Stroll."
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by numerous artists including Otis Redding and B.B. King.
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Popularity"It's Too Late" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and was Willis' first song to enter the Top 10.
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Song Format"It's Too Late" is built around a 12-bar blues format, a common structure in the blues genre.
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LegacyEven after more than 60 years, "It's Too Late" is still revered as a classic in the rhythm and blues genre.
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Album"It's Too Late" was released on the album "Chuck Willis Wails the Blues", which is now considered a landmark in R&B music history.
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Posthumous SuccessAfter Willis' untimely death in 1958, his rendition of "It's Too Late" continued gaining momentum, cementing his status as one of the greats in American R&B music.
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