It's Too Late

Chuck Willis

About It's Too Late

"It's Too Late" is a song written by and performed by Chuck Willis. It reached #3 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1956. The song was featured on his 1958 album, King of the Stroll.


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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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Chuck Willis

Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1928 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter. His biggest hits, "C. C. Rider" (1957) and "What Am I Living For" (1958), both reached No.1 on the Billboard R&B chart. He was known as The King of the Stroll for his performance of the 1950s dance The Stroll. more »

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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.
Songwriter
It was written by Chuck Willis himself, showing his skills not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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.
Influence
This song was Chuck Willis's first big hit and it established his signature style leading to his nickname, "The King of the Stroll."
Cover Versions
The song was covered by numerous artists including Otis Redding and B.B. King.
Popularity
"It's Too Late" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and was Willis' first song to enter the Top 10.
Song Format
"It's Too Late" is built around a 12-bar blues format, a common structure in the blues genre.
Legacy
Even after more than 60 years, "It's Too Late" is still revered as a classic in the rhythm and blues genre.
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.
Posthumous Success
After 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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