About The Song
“Wonderful Tonight” is a ballad written by Eric Clapton and included in his 1977 album “Slowhand”. The song was written about Pattie Boyd, Clapton’s then-girlfriend and later wife. The song describes the protagonist’s admiration for his partner, as he praises her beauty and charm and expresses joy and gratitude for the fact that she is in his life. The song has become a classic and is one of Clapton’s most popular songs. The song has been covered by several artists and has been used in various films and TV shows. The song has also been performed live by Clapton, including a performance at Madison Square Garden in 1999. The song is known for its memorable guitar riff and harmonies.
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Lyrics
It’s late in the evening; she’s wondering what clothes to wear
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair
And then she asks me, “Do I look all right?”
And I say, “Yes, you look wonderful tonight.”
We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that’s walking around with me
And then she asks me, “Do you feel all right?”
And I say, “Yes, I feel wonderful tonight.”
I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don’t realize how much I love you
It’s time to go home now and I’ve got an aching head
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
I say, “My darling, you were wonderful tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight.”