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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Wonderful Tonight Chords – Harmonica
Eric Clapton’s timeless love song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the tempo slow and steady. This is one of the most romantic songs ever written — make every chord change count.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D – C – D (×2)
C – D – G – Em
C – D – G – D
Verse 2
G – D – C – D (×2)
C – D – G – Em
C – D – G – D
Bridge
C – D – G – Em – C
D
C – D – G – D
Verse 3
G – D – C – D (×2)
C – D – G – Em
C – D – G – D
C – D – G – D – G
Practice tip: The G-D-C-D pattern repeats through the whole song. Practice the smooth transition from C to D — lift your fingers together and move as one unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wonderful Tonight"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Wonderful Tonight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wonderful Tonight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Wonderful Tonight"?
It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1977.