It’s late
We got to get on home
It’s late
We been gone too long
Too bad
We should have checked the time
Can’t phone
We done spent every dime
It’s late
We’re ’bout to run out of gas
It’s late
We got to get home fast
Can’t speed
We’re in a slow down zone
Baby, look at that clock
Why can’t it be wrong
Could’ve left home at a quarter to nine
Could’ve had fun in plenty of time
We got started just a little bit late
I hope this won’t be our last date
Look up
Is that the moon we see
Can’t be
Looks like the sun to me
It’s late
I hate to face your dad
Too bad
I know he’s gonna be mad
It’s late
We got to get on home
It’s late
We been gone too long
(Dorsey Burnette) © 1959 Renewed 1987 Chrysalis Songs/Ring-a-Ding Music. ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Guitars: Jesse Valenzuela
Background vocals: Stevie Nicks & Lori Nicks
About the Song
“It’s Late” was recorded at Vintage Studio in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 20, 1995, with Gin Blossoms’ guitarist Jesse Valenzuela.
“This song, and five other songs, were recorded on this night. It was the first time I ever met Jesse, and the beginning of a friendship I have come to treasure. I was feeling very uninspired about music. He re-inspired me. ‘It’s Late’ was a song I had been singing since the 4th grade. It was one of my grandfather’s favorites.”
