Wonderful Tonight
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Capo 4th Fret
Intro: (C) (G) (F) (G)
(C) It’s late in the (G) evening
(F) She’s wondering what (G) clothes to wear
(C) She puts on her (G) make up
(F) And brushes her (G) long blonde hair
(F) And then she (G) asks me
(C) Do I (C/B) look al(Am)right
And I say (F) yes, you look (G) wonderful to(C)night
(F) We go a (G) party
(F) And everyone (G) turns to see
(C) This beautiful (G) lady
(F) That’s walking a(G)round with me
(F) And then she (G) asks me
(C) Do you (C/B) feel al(Am)right
And I say (F) yes, I feel (G) wonderful to(C)night
I feel (F) wonderful
Be(G)cause I see the (C) love light (C/B) in your (Am) eyes (Am/G)
And the (F) wonder of it (G) all
Is that you (Dm7) just don’t real(G)ize
How much I (C) love you
Guitar Solo
(C) It’s time to go (G) home now
(F) And I’ve got an aching (G) head
(C) So I give her the (G) car keys
(F) She helps me to (G) bed
(F) And then I (G) tell her
(C) As I (C/B) turn out the (Am) light
I say my (F) darling, you were (G) wonderful to(C)night (C/B) (Am)
(F) You were so (G) wonderful to(C)night (G) (F) (G) (C) (G) (F) (G)
How to play Wonderful Tonight
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.