"Time for Letting Go" is a song written by American guitarist and singer-songwriter Jude Cole. The song appeared on his second album A View from 3rd Street and was the second single released from that album. It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Billboard called it a âÂÂsmooth, adult-leaning pop-rock balladâ and praised Cole's âÂÂclean, emotional vocal delivery.â Cash Box said the track blended âÂÂmelodic ease with a radio-friendly hook,â noting it as a potential crossover success.
A music video was directed by Cole's longtime friend Kiefer Sutherland.
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus recorded a cover of the song for his fifth studio album Shot Full of Love, and it was released as the lead single from that album. It peaked at No. 70 on the Hot Country Singles chart.