It’s Too Late

song by King

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"It's Too Late" is a Grammy Award-winning song by American singer-songwriter Carole King. Released in 1971 on her album Tapestry, the song won for best single and best female vocal performance.1

The song is known for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about the end of a relationship. It became a major hit, reaching number one on the U.S. charts and contributing to the immense success of the Tapestry album, which remained a bestseller for over 300 weeks. "It's Too Late" is considered one of King's signature songs and a classic of the singer-songwriter era.1

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…a Friend”), best single (“It’s Too Late”), and best female vocal performance. Other noteworthy numbers on the album included “I Feel the Earth Move” and “So Far Away.”
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…a Friend”), best single (“It’s Too Late”), and best female vocal performance. Other noteworthy numbers on the album included “I Feel the Earth Move” and “So Far Away.”
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