It's a Little Too Late

Tanya Tucker

About It's a Little Too Late

"It's a Little Too Late" is a song written by Roger Murrah and Pat Terry, and recorded by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. It was released in January 1993 as the second single from her album Can't Run from Yourself. It peaked at number 2 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It also reached number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.


Year:
1992
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(Pat Terry/Roger Murrah)

Well I was up all night well wonderin' what to do
Thinkin' that I oughta just forget about you
But it's a little too late
Well it's a little too late
When you walked in I shoulda walked out
Well it's a little too late to do the right thing now

Well the whole town told me you're a heart break king
Guess I oughta pay attention when they say those things
But it's a little too late
Well it's a little too late
I know all my old buddies wanna help me out
But it's a little too late to do the right thing now

Turn the jukebox up throw some sawdust down
I'm too far gone to turn this heart around
I may be wrong but I don't want out
Well it's a little too late to do the right thing now

Turn the jukebox up throw some sawdust down
I'm too far gone to turn this heart around
I may be wrong but I don't want out
Well it's a little too late to do the right thing now

I was up all night well wonderin' what to do
Thinkin' that I oughta just forget about you
But it's a little too late
Well it's a little too late
When you walked in I shoulda walked out
Well it's a little too late to do the right thing now

I may be wrong but I don't want out
Well it's a little too late to do the right thing now

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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas) is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top 10 and Top 40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs such as 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down," 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend". more »

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Written by: PAT TERRY, ROGER MURRAH

Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"It's a Little Too Late" is a song by Tanya Tucker, a celebrated American country music artist. Tucker's music career began when she was just 13, making her one of the youngest country stars in American music history.
Song Release
"It's a Little Too Late" was released in 1993 as one of the songs on Tanya Tucker’s album "Can’t Run from Yourself."
Chart Performance
The song was a significant hit, reaching number two on the Billboard country chart in the U.S.
Songwriters
The song was penned by well-known songwriters Pat Terry, Roger Murrah, and Bucky Jones.
Musical Style
The song admixes traditional country sounds with a modern 90s country flair, which was representative of Tucker's style at that time.
Song Theme
"It's a Little Too Late" is a regret-filled song about realizing the consequences of actions or decisions too late.
Music Video
The song also has a music video, which was quite popular on country music video channels during the 90s.
Album Success
The album "Can’t Run from Yourself", which includes "It's a Little Too Late", went platinum, selling over a million copies in the United States.
Notable Cover
Mark Chesnutt later covered "It's a Little Too Late" in 1996, reaching number one on the country charts, but Tanya Tucker's version remains well-loved.
Controversy
Tucker was in the middle of a highly publicized relationship with actor Ben Reed when the song was released, leading to speculation about the song's meaning and who it could be about.
Legacy
'It's a Little Too Late' stands as a signature song in Tanya Tucker's impressive and influential catalog, reminding fans of her incredible vocal talent and unique place in country music history.

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