The Mark Chesnutt It's A Little Too Late song was was released in September 1996 ...watch the official music video and see the song details here.
The Mark Chesnutt It’s A Little Too Late song was was released in September 1996 as the lead single from his Greatest Hits compilation album. The song reached number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart starting February 8, 1997.
“It’s A Little Too Late” narrates the aftermath of a failed relationship and the realization that efforts to salvage it are, regrettably, too little and too late. Chesnutt’s delivery is a masterclass in conveying heartbreak and self-awareness, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has experienced the bitter taste of love slipping away. The lyrics tell a familiar tale of regret and introspection, with Chesnutt admitting to mistakes and expressing a deep longing for the days when love was still within grasp.
Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
This song was written by Chesnutt, Roger Springer and Slugger Morrissette.
… Well early this morning it dawned on me
The kind of man she needed me to be
She made a list and laid it there beside me on the bed
Now what I should’ve done keeps running through my head
… Oh, I should’ve done this and I should’ve done that
I should’ve been there then she’d have never left
I should’ve been hanging on every word
She ever had to say
But it’s a little too late she’s a little too gone
She’s a little too right, I’m a little too wrong
Now would be a good time to change but it’s a little too late
… Last night I came home at a quarter till three
And to my surprise she wasn’t mad at me
I thought she’d finally realized not to worry I’d be home
And then I realized this morning she was gone
… Oh, I should’ve done this and I should’ve done that
I should’ve been there then she’d have never left
I should’ve been hanging on every word
She ever had to say
But it’s a little too late she’s a little too gone
She’s a little too right, I’m a little too wrong
Now would be a good time to change but it’s a little too late
… But it’s a little too late she’s a little too gone
She’s a little too right, I’m a little too wrong
Now would be a good time to change but it’s a little too late
Right now would be the time to change
But it’s a little too late…
“It’s A Little Too Late” remains a staple in country music playlists and a classic example of the genre’s ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. Remember to “share” the Mark Chesnutt It’s A Little Too Late song with other Country Music fans.