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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wonderful Tonight" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Wonderful Tonight”

Can I play "Wonderful Tonight" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wonderful Tonight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton played in?
Wonderful Tonight is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wonderful Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wonderful Tonight" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wonderful Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wonderful Tonight"?
"Wonderful Tonight" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wonderful Tonight"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wonderful Tonight" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Wonderful Tonight"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wonderful Tonight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.