It's Too Late
Carole King
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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: Carole King, Toni Stern
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "It's Too Late" by Carole King was first released on April 1971.
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Album OriginThe song is from the album "Tapestry," which achieved great success and is now considered a classic.
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Award Recognition"It's Too Late" won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1972.
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SongwritersWhile Carole King performed and co-wrote the song, the lyrics were primarily written by Toni Stern.
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Personal ExperienceThe main lyricist, Toni Stern, wrote the song following her break-up with James Taylor, a fellow songwriter and musician.
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Chart Success"It's Too Late" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for five weeks.
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Side B SuccessInterestingly, the song was a B-side single, with "I Feel the Earth Move" being the A-side. However, it ended up surpassing its counterpart in chart performance.
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Song ThemeThe song is a poignant reflection on a relationship that's ended, despite love still being present, reflecting the complexity and depth of human emotions.
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Billboard Achievement"It's Too Late" became one of Billboard's ‘Songs of the Year’ in 1971.
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Recognition in Popular MediaRolling Stone Magazine ranked "It's Too Late" at number 469 in their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Sales AchievementThe single was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Gloria Estefan for her 2021 album, "Brazil305".
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