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,

β€œDo I look all the (Em)right?”

And I say, (C)β€œYes, 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,

β€œDo you feel all the (Em)right?”

And I say, (C)β€œYes, 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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 84 BPM.

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

About β€œWonderful Tonight”

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 β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wonderful Tonight"?
Yes β€” 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Wonderful Tonight" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Wonderful Tonight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Wonderful Tonight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.