About This Song
“Wonderful Tonight” stands as a timeless rock ballad composed and performed by Eric Clapton. Released in 1977, it swiftly became one of his most cherished songs and found its place on the album “Slowhand.”
This beautiful and heartfelt track, often linked with romantic moments and slow dances, is believed to be inspired by Clapton’s then-wife, Pattie Boyd. Its lyrics capture a poignant moment at a party or event where the singer admires his partner’s beauty and grace, feeling deeply fortunate to be with her on that special evening.
Over the years, “Wonderful Tonight” has become a cherished favorite across generations. Its straightforward yet deeply emotional melody, combined with Clapton’s soulful vocals and masterful guitar work, has solidified its status as an enduring classic.
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Lyric
It’s late in the evening
She’s wondering what clothes to wear
She puts on her makeup
And brushes her long blonde hair
And then she asks me
“Do I look all right?”
And I say, “Yes, you look wonderful tonight”
We go to a party
And every one turns to see
This beautiful lady
Who’s walking around with me
And then she asks me
“Do you feel all right?”
And I say, “Yes, I feel wonderful tonight”
I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes
Then the wonder of it all is that you just don’t realize
How much I love you
It’s time to go home now
And I’ve got an aching head
So I give her the car keys
And she helps me to bed
And then I tell her
As I turn out the light
I say, “My darling you were wonderful tonight”
“Oh, my darling, you were wonderful tonight”
Guitar chord
G D/F# C D G D/F# C D G D/F# It's late in the evening C D She's wondering what clothes to wear G D/F# She puts on her make up C D And brushes her long blonde hair C D And then she asks me G Bm/F# Em Do I look alright C D G D/F# C D And I say yes, you look wonderful tonight G D/F# We go a party C D And everyone turns to see G D/F# This beautiful lady C D That's walking around with me C D And then she asks me G Bm/F# Em Do you feel alright C D G And I say yes, I feel wonderful tonight C I feel wonderful D G Bm/F# Em Because I see the love light in your eyes C D And the wonder of it all C D Is that you just don't realize G D/F# C D G D/F# C D How much I love you G D/F# It's time to go home now C D And I've got an aching head G D/F# So I give her the car keys C D She helps me to bed C D And then I tell her G Bm/F# Em As I turn out the light C D G Bm/F# Em Em/D I say my darling, you were wonderful tonight C D G D/F# C D G D/F# C D G Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight