Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton Lyrics


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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"

Overall Meaning

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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Darien Hall

My wife and I were married to this song, the good Lord called her home, and now I'm alone but when I listen to this song I close my eyes have a drink and I can almost see her, it makes me feel wonderful all night!

vida Ay

sorry to hear this

Warapon Na Chiangmai

🍁🍃 She still with you

The Queen's Gambit

💞💓😭

imoh richard

She feels wonderful wherever she is too.

Chris Dominguez

I grieve for you and yours affected by your loss. Treat yourself well, remember those moments of love, and love those who love you. I wish you the best in this transition. While I know that it will pass, you may not believe or survive beyond the passing. Please be as well as you can, you are not alone. I lost the love of my life in '95 - still remember. Others (and me) have rescued me. I have found this (song) and other memories a comfort and basis for my feelings, including coming to an understanding for going forward with my life. I wish you well and mostly peace in your life.

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Soft Songs

This song is 100% my wife. I lost her a day ago, and even in death, she gave of herself as an organ donor. Three people's lives were saved because of her gracious donations. I will love her forever.

James Jones

My the Lord Jesus Christ Bless you

Michael Bel

Life..... Unfortunately, God takes best people.

Iskander DRIFEL

I ask the lord to grant you the strength you need throughout these times, Your shared moments of joy must be Beautiful , God bless you

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