In 1988, Clapton appeared in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert as a guest guitarist for Dire Straits. The group became his backing musicians for a surprise performance of "Wonderful Tonight" during their set.
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Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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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?"
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"
The lyrics of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" describe a special evening spent with a loved one, wherein the singer's significant other asks if they look all right before they go out to a party. As they attend the event together, the singer admires their beauty and the love between them. Eventually, they go home, with the singer having had too much to drink, and the significant other helps them to bed. The final lines of the song are the singer proclaiming their love for their partner, telling them that they were "wonderful tonight."
Line by Line Meaning
It's late in the evening, she's wondering what clothes to wear
The night is progressing, and the woman is still unsure of which attire would suit her best
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair
She puts on cosmetics and combs her lengthy, pale hair
And then she asks me, 'Do I look all right?'
She inquires whether she appears presentable enough
And I say, 'Yes, you look wonderful tonight'
I commend her appearance, and deem her as stunning, right now
We go to a party and everyone turns to see
We attend a gathering wherein people stare at us
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me
The gorgeous woman accompanying me
And then she asks me, 'Do you feel all right?'
She questions whether I am feeling well
And I say, 'Yes, I feel wonderful tonight'
I reply in the affirmative, indicating that I am enjoying myself immensely
I feel wonderful because I see
My joy and contentment stems from the fact that
The love light in your eyes
I am able to perceive the gleam of affection in your gaze
And the wonder of it all
What bewilders me, however, is the fact that
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you
You do not comprehend the extent of my love for you
It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head
It is time that we retire for the night, and I am experiencing a headache
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed
Therefore, I entrust her with the keys to the vehicle and she assists me to my sleeping quarters
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
Before falling asleep, I express to her that
I say, 'My darling, you were wonderful tonight
she was, indeed, exceptional tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight'
I affectionately address her as my darling to emphasize how amazing she was, tonight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Clapton
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Erin
My grandad sang this to my nan all the time but sadly cancer got to her lungs so this was played at her funeral now I’m learning it on piano for a show
dwainesworld101
Sorry for your loss
Srw
What A wonderful gesture. Best of luck.
Billy
@Srw q⁹
KevanLakvin jasinarachchi
I am learning it for my mom :)))
Zaida Gombio
Wow that's awesome you guys are
GIOVAHNNI GUCCI
When my daughter grows up& gets married, I’m going to dance with her to this song after the ceremony, at the celebration. ❤❤
Kim Blair
My Dad danced with me 29 years ago at my wedding ❤
o00user00o
dude……🥹
Austin Donaldson
Hello 👋