How to play 'It's Too Late' by Carole King

[@pdxfun4888]

Amazing people have such access to an informative player to teach such a beautiful song

[@GuitarAtWork]

A sincere thank you. Very encouraging. 😊

[@beaverboy3592]

Great lesson, Shane, as usual. Kidpoker you have a great ear. D6 is the 2nd chord during the intro. D7 doesn’t sound terrible but if you play the D6 instead you’ll have a real “AHA ! THAT’S THE SOUND” moment. The dead easiest way to play a D6 for beginners is to play an open position D7 and remove the index finger to expos the open B string. OR, the ‘social’ (or middle ;-) finger on 3rd string, 3rd fret and the ring finger on the 1st string, 3rd fret. “X out” the 5th and 6th strings, play from the 4th string to the bottom and BOOM !, that’s the intro. Then... the last two chords of the last line of the first chorus and coming back from the solo, are E7sus4 resolving to E7, not Em7sus4 to Em7. There are no ‘minor’ chords in that bit. Then there’s a whole other bit the lesson didn’t get to just before the piano solo. Towards the end of the 2nd chorus’ Dm7, play G7sus4 to G7 instead of the earlier E7sus4 bit. Head into the piano part of the solo by playing CMaj7, FMaj7, BbMaj7 and Am7 for four beats each. Then, over the” Doo doo doo doo” vocal parts, play Gm7, FMaj7, Dm7, (E7sus4), (E7) (last 2 chords 2 beats, not 4). Then you go back to the intro chords (Am7, D6) before the final verse (“There’ll be good times again for me and you...”). Finally, the end of THAT chorus uses the (G7sus4) to (G7) bit and goes back and forth between CMaj7 and FMaj7 twice before the ‘signature’ CMaj7 chord ending that repeats the ‘1 strum-stop’, ‘2 strum-stop’, ‘3 strum-stop’, ‘1 long final strum’ pattern that you described earlier. Oops, I guess I got a little carried away there... Well, I guess anybody who landed on your lesson but wants to play the whole song has the raw info. Cheers

[@algarvefarm]

You sir are the most talented teacher I have ever seen. The different camera angles enhance the learning experience. Bravo and thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Matthew - very glad to have you with us - cheers! Shane

[@rayvoorhies7180]

I had to get the sheet music to get the lead riff correct. Starts with the slide with two 16th notes, two 8th notes, two 16ths, and ends on a 8th note. I love that riff and it's very cool to play. Shane did a nice job explaining how to play this great song.

[@markandrew7869]

Shane, this is outstanding. You have just the right balance of pace, finger placement tactics, and song information. I am looking forward to future instruction of yours. Thanks for posting this. Cheers.

[@meredithhughes3535]

"throw your back out, don't hurt yourself" alol. Great work as always. I really enjoy your work and the pace you move through these.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Meredith - much appreciated and hope you're having fun with it! Shane

[@Kingarth28]

Superb lesson... 👌 Tapestry by Carole King is one of my fav albums - an absolute gem. Great chord progressions...

[@SJon1]

Excellent, no nonsense blurb, precise constructive tutorial 10/10 Thank You :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Shane

[@dstoodley28]

Very nice job. This one came out of the blue after about 40 years. Don't know how I missed it so long. Thanks for the great lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

David Stoodley Thanks David - such a great song. Cheers! Shane

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

My aunt Dale who just passed had tapestry. It was an extreme influence on me as a singer songwriter. I was 9 when it came out

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great record for sure. Cheers, Shane

[@guitarDad100]

Great work on this one. I never would have thought to transpose this one to an acoustic guitar arrangement. This is a very nice cover of a classic. Thanks for posting this lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you GD 100 - I appreciate your feedback! Shane

[@eddiet2]

This is a great tutorial. Thanks, Shane. You have a pro style, and a voice to go with it. Your lessons are easy to digest.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Eddie - Really happy you are enjoying - I appreciate your feedback! Shane

[@tommeyer9995]

Thanks for a great interpretation of this song. really appreciate the quality of your videos and pace of instruction. Also, thanks for promptly sending the sheet music. Bravo!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Tom, glad to have you with us! Shane

[@cffinch44]

My ear says second chord should be D6 in my opinion. I play the intro (almost all of the tune) using open chords Am7 (x02010) and D6 (x00202) and play the lick in 1 position as well. Your position is probably easier for lick but I think open chords sound better over all. I also think Em7sus to Em7 sounds better as Esus then E7 (which is how brigde turns around) even though sheet music has it as Esus to Em7. Just one mans opinion. Do with it what you will.

[@larrypower8659]

Chuck Pinch ~ Of course it is. And your description of how to play the Am7-D6 is so much easier than this video.

[@keyboardpaulh9540]

Correct - another misleading video

[@adrianharper8869]

Wow great tune x your teaching made easy Shane Great job

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Adrian - best to you, Cheers! Shane

[@jeffsnedden3843]

Great Stuff Shane! Thanks for your efforts. This one is going to take some work but it's a great song and I really like your arrangement

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jeff - happy to have you here with us and I appreciate all your encouragement - Cheers! Shane

[@stevelancaster5303]

Hi, I`ve just received the Carole King tab sheet via email without any hassle or sale pitch. Brilliant. Thanks Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - hope you enjoy - Shane

[@fbernacke]

You have a gift for teaching.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Frank - much appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@christopherguzman3648]

Wow. Dude - My mind is blown. You are hands down the best teacher I've seen. Thank you!! I can't wait to now go watch/learn all your videos!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Christopher - very encouraging and greatly appreciated. Happy to have you with us here. Cheers! Shane

[@gmoney1065]

I know you can play it anyway you want, but the second chord of the song should be a D6. It really gives the song the sound that makes it unique.

[@linogabino]

Yes you’re right! The 6th gives the color of the song

[@robbintapper3463]

simplifying made simple, love it

[@larryherbert252]

I see all the corrections on your information on the song by Carol King It's To Late but l still think it is real good instruction, like how you went over the chords and strumming several times. Thank you for your instructions

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Larry - do you mean the 'corrections' that a couple of people wrote in the comments? Not worth considering. I appreciate your feedback - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@sergiomedina3616]

Excelente, Muchas gracias

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sergio! Shane

[@BarryFence]

One of my all time favourites! Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Barry - great to hear from you again, Shane

[@damianoneil1078]

Great lesson thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Damian - happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@BarryFence]

Excellent lesson, Shane! I'm glad to see your channel getting some exposure.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Barry - much appreciated! Shane

[@unclexeres]

Like your style, thanks.

[@tomflynn2912]

Thanks, nice teaching manner!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Tom - much appreciated and very glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@albertfernandez9934]

Excellent

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Albert - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@kidpoker007]

D7 is not the 2nd chord it’s actually D6 made like this 1st finger on 3rd fret B string 2nd finger on 4th fret D string 3rd finger on 4 th fret G string and pinky on 6th string 5 th fret

[@mindcontrol67]

Your right D6 sounds correct or just a D maj I've seen a few videos on this song and people aren't getting it right for some reason.Eric Blackmon uses a D6/9.

[@huskynation2318]

That chord D6 is critical...good catch!

[@kidpoker007]

@@huskynation2318 thanks I used to thing it was a different chord as well

[@gtrdoc911]

You're right, it should be a D6 chord but the fingerings you're describing is a Bm (no D note in it). Easiest way to play D6 is open D string, 2nd fret G string, open B string and 2nd fret E string.

[@stevesheroan4131]

Does the D6 have to have a 5th degree in it? I play the chord voicing described above and it sounds much more like a D6 than a Bm in the context of this song.

[@kurtturner5120]

Great teaching style...glad I found your channel!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kurt - glad to have you! Shane

[@10tendogsdonie]

Just nailed it thanks 👏

[@anaoldies]

Thanks for the lesson! Simple and great technique for an intermediate player as me ☺️

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - cheers! Shane

[@Redlifeministries]

Just love your terminology and style. Excellent teacher. God Bless you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Redlife - so glad you are enjoying - all the best to you! Shane

[@Pinkangelinmenard]

This is thee best wait I have seen yet. Thank you I have rigged some of the chords easier for me the play. But thank you so much for teaching us the correct way of each chord.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Luanne - very glad you enjoyed it - happy to have you with us! Shane

[@My-Nickel]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@mayplace1961]

Glad I found your channel! Great teacher . . .made everything very clear and easy to follow. Great job . . . subscribed. You definitely have an FM radio voice!! thanks again.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Chris - very glad to have you with us! Cheers Shane

[@noddyholder79]

thanks Shane. that's my days work cut out

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it. Have fun with it, Shane

[@10tendogsdonie]

Fantastic 👌👏👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - much appreciated! Shane

[@faustorossi5524]

Simply Great as always. May I ask to do a lesson about "Walk on by" by Dionne Warwick? Thanks for helping us.

[@BarryFence]

Thanks so much for doing this great song! Happy New Year to you too!

[@GuitarAtWork]

All the best Barry - fabulous song - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@peterodriguez7134]

Guitar At Work Thank you brother..Nice guitar.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pete!

[@Mrbigsky100]

Excellent thank you!

[@carlosbogarin1594]

Love It the way teach amigo

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Carlos - my best to you! Shane

[@carlosbogarin1594]

Amigo if u come to Tijuana Baja California PLS visit me ok the Lord blesses yah

[@pancakemountain]

great job

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pancake - really appreciate that and glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@WysteriaGuitar]

You really should have many, many more thumbs up, that was great!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Big thank you. Very glad you enjoyed. Shane

[@tableken9143]

Thank you

[@stuarthawke3190]

in the intro, D6 is the second chord.

[@shaevans2431]

love it thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sha - hope you have fun with it - Cheers! Shane

[@jimincornwall1925]

I enjoy the way you interpret piano pieces for the guitar, and you do it very well. Have you thought of trying Walking in Memphis, a great song that also needs to be interpreted for the guitar. Thanks and keep on having fun - I am!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jim - a really great song suggestion! I've added it to the list - greetings from Ottawa! Shane

[@suecooper1079]

Great guitar lesson. Any chance you could teach: Carole King - Smackwater Jack? :-)

[@bruceengelhart]

Thank You! Excellent!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bruce - really glad you enjoyed it and happy to have you with us! Shane

[@robertsweeney9183]

Really good lesson if you could do a play/sing through it would be great, and a big help to practice with.Best of luck with you channel deserves a lot more views and likes.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Robert - great suggestion Shane

[@morales1m453]

Hey I love the way you teach...could you do the chords for ...before it's too late by westlife

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Zenon - very glad it is working for you. great suggestion and I've added it to the list! Shane

[@williamreaves3780]

Good job, Shane. You might wanna slow the pace down a little bit because you sound like you're in a real hurry. Showing little diagrahms of the chord shapes is also helpful, that way you don't have to spend a lot of time explaining the fingering - not only on this song , but on the other songs you teach. This isn't a criticism because I can tell you love teaching, and you do it well.

[@cape1211]

Hello is it possible to get the tab for this?

[@MotorpsychoGER]

It´s D6 = xx0202 or x5443x.

[@e1p0nch0]

Min 5:00 👍🏼

[@e1p0nch0]

13:50

[@mikeburstein7755]

what camera are you using for these lessons? Thanx

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Mike - Those are all GoPro cameras. I have since upgraded to a Canon M50 for the main shot. Great camera. Shane

[@jesusmurillo1123]

Tocala y cantala seguida para entenderle. Así no se puede. Mucha plática

[@mmmdmm313]

Your videos are amazing, but I wish after you've shown all the parts, you play the whole song, in real time, from beginning to end.

[@Mrbigsky100]

At the beginning would be even better

[@hienvu1714]

This is a fine "acoustic guitar representation" of It's Too Late but not really a "how to" because you're playing the "general" song, not specific piano or guitar parts. This is nice for a vocal/guitar solo act but you'd be in trouble playing with someone who's learned the song correctly. Your D7 would clash with the D6 of the song. I'm glad to see you playing Em7sus - Em7 instead of E7sus - E7 like I've seen on some other "how to" videos :)

[@sebolddaniel]

Yes, he's good, and what a groovy boomer song.

[@RafaelRayo-h5w]

Thank so much!🙏 God bless you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you, Rafael. My best to you! Shane.

[@andrewdelarosa3327]

Can you just give me the chords

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Andrew - all the chords are on the sheet. Cheers, Shane

[@andrewdelarosa3327]

Thanks but I already learned the song. BTW you got a cool channel

[@sammyhawkins5590]

It would be good if you'd had played it through in the beginning. ..otherwise good lesson

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sammy! Shane

[@Redlifeministries]

"Guitar Ghetto" :-)

[@georgesedeno7891]

No

[@suzannemichell7985]

There are girls or should I say women who play guitar too.

[@miroslavmazal5980]

he talks a lot

[@andrestorres-ut5fc]

IT WAS OK,,, LESS TALK MORE TEACH OK TKS

[@rodeliogarcia6780]

Too much talking im tired waiting for the next chord

[@hujvvhhchj853]

MUY LARGO..LA EXPLICACION...DEBE TOCAR PRIMERO Y LUEGO EXPLICAR...

[@sergiomedina3616]

Excelente, Muchas gracias

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sergio - very glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane