It's Too Late to Love Me Now
Dolly Parton · Heartbreaker [1978]
It's too late you say you want me, and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now
It's too bad tou say you need me and it's too bad
I know the feelin' and it's so sad but it's too late to love me now
It's too late to love me now.
Don't you know how hard I tried to hold out just for you?
Lovin' you from mem'ry day by day
Then someone came into my life, turned my dreams around
He's takin' all the love you threw away.
It's too late you say you want me, and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now
It's too late to love me now
Don't you know how hard I tried to hold out just for you?
Lovin' you from mem'ry day by day
Then someone came into my life, turned my world around
He's takin' all the love you threw away.
It's too late you say you need me, and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now
It's too late to love me now...
It's Too Late to Love Me Now
Dolly Parton's 'It's Too Late to Love Me Now' stands as a poignant song in her extensive discography, released on the 1978 album *Heartbreaker*. The track exemplifies Parton's mastery of country storytelling, blending traditional instrumentation with a narrative that explores the complexities of lost affection and the passage of time. Recorded during a period where she refined her signature vocal style, the song reflects the emotional depth characteristic of her work from the late 1970s. As part of her broader catalog, this recording contributes to her legacy as a vocalist who has consistently delivered authentic, character-driven music that resonates across generations. The composition remains a testament to her ability to craft songs that balance personal vulnerability with universal themes of heartbreak.