Wonderful Tonight

by Eric Clapton

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Lyrics

It’s late in the (D)eve ning;

she’s won d’ring what (D)clothes to wear.

So She puts on her (D)make up

and and brush es her (D)long blonde hair.

And then she (D)asks me,

“Do I look all the (Em)right?”

And I say, (C)“Yes, ling, you look (D)won der ful to (G)night.”

We go to a (D)par ty,

and ev ’ry one (D)turns to see

So this beau ti ful (D)la dy

and is walk ing a (D)round with me.

And then she (D)asks me,

“Do you feel all the (Em)right?”

And I say, (C)“Yes, ling, I feel (D)won der ful to (G)night.”

(G)night.”

I feel (C)won der ful be (D)cause I see the (G)love light in your (Em)eyes.

Then the (C)won der of it (D)all

is that you (C)just don’t re al ize how much I (G)love you.

(G)night.

Oh, my (C)dar ling,

you are (D)won der ful to (G)night.”

Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Wonderful Tonight" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Wonderful Tonight"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.