It's a Little Too Late
Tanya Tucker
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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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Written by: PAT TERRY, ROGER MURRAH
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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.
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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit, reaching number two on the Billboard country chart in the U.S.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by well-known songwriters Pat Terry, Roger Murrah, and Bucky Jones.
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Musical StyleThe song admixes traditional country sounds with a modern 90s country flair, which was representative of Tucker's style at that time.
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Song Theme"It's a Little Too Late" is a regret-filled song about realizing the consequences of actions or decisions too late.
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Music VideoThe song also has a music video, which was quite popular on country music video channels during the 90s.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Notable CoverMark 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.
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ControversyTucker 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.
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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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