We had our chance to make those vows Fell in love there out somehow at least you did I kept the flame burning bright but to save my foolish pride I kept it hid It's too late I can hear the church bells ringing Lord it's too late listen to the choir singing Then the tears are welling up and my heart's about to break When the ring goes on your finger it's too late Hold his hand and say I do and he'll say the same to you and you won't hesitate So there you are here I am a fool alone wondering why did I wait It's too late I can hear... [ guitar - steel ] Well if I knew then what I know now I'd not have been so doggone proud It's too late I can hear... It's too late I can hear...