What key is "Wonderful Tonight" in?

"Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Wonderful Tonight" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Wonderful Tonight" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Wonderful Tonight" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?

Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Wonderful Tonight”

What key is "Wonderful Tonight" in?: "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Wonderful Tonight" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Wonderful Tonight" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Wonderful Tonight" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?: Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.