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Wonderful Tonight Chords 2026 Easy to Play

Here are the chords for “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton (2026) — in the key of G (G, D, C and Em). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GDCEm

Chords for Wonderful Tonight

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
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GIts late in the eveningD 
CShes wonderin what clothes Dto wear,G 
DShe puts on her make-up, and
Cbrushes her lonDg-long hair;
CAnd then she askeDd me, do i lGook alrighDt ?Em 
CAnd I said, Yes,D You are Wonderful Tonight
GWe go to a partyD, and evCeryone turns see,D 
Gthis beautiful lady, Dwhose Cwalking around on meD 
CAnd then she asked Dme, do yoGu feel alrigDht ?Em 
C D G-G7
 And I said, Yes, I feel Wonderful Tonight
CI feel wonderfuDl because i see thGe love,
Dright in youEmr eyes,
CAnd the wonder Dof it all, is that yCou just
D (Intro)
 dont realize how much i love you
GIts time to go home nDow, and ivCe got an aching head,D 
GSo I gave her tDhe car key, and Cshe helps me to bedD 
CAnd then I tell her,D as I tGurn off thDe lights,Em 
CI said, My Darling, YDou are Wonderful tonight
COh.. My Darling YouD are Wonderful Tonight

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About Wonderful Tonight

“Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton is a well-known pop song from 2026 that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — G, D, C and Em — with the progression centred on G, D and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Wonderful Tonight — FAQ

What key is “Wonderful Tonight” in?

“Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Wonderful Tonight”?

“Wonderful Tonight” uses 4 chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is “Wonderful Tonight” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Wonderful Tonight” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Wonderful Tonight”?

“Wonderful Tonight” is performed by Eric Clapton, released in 2026.

Is there a play-along video for “Wonderful Tonight”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Wonderful Tonight”?

“Wonderful Tonight” is categorised as Pop.