The song was a Billboard Top 20 hit for Clapton in 1978. He said, "Every now and then you fall in love again, albeit with the same woman, just for one night for some reason, something she's said or the way she's approached the situation, and Bang! - you're in love again, and it's such a strong feeling you can't do anything else but write it down." The song has become a favorite at weddings and other romantic occasions, which pleases Clapton. See more ideas about wonderful tonight, me too shoes, shoe boots. I feel wonderful because I see the lovelight in your eyes, C D C D. I wrote it because my (future) wife was late getting ready to go out. Explore Amy Larsons board 'You look wonderful tonight.', followed by 430 people on Pinterest. I say: 'my darling you are wonderful tonight' Bridge: C D G Em. I didn't write it in a particular good mood. Can we go now?" Eventually, he got sick of this and picked up a guitar, just to keep himself occupied, and composed "Wonderful Tonight." Clapton told Rolling Stone, "'Wonderful Tonight' has a little bit of irony in it. She kept coming downstairs wearing something new, and Clapton kept saying, "You look wonderful. Lyrics to song You Look Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton: Its late in the evening Shes wondering what clothes to wear She puts on her make up And brushes. she asks me G D Em Do I look alright C D And I say yes, you look wonderful G D C D tonight G D. They were running very late, and yet Pattie was insisting on trying on virtually every dress in her wardrobe. Wonderful Tonight Guitar chords and tabs by Eric Clapton. You Look Wonderful Tonight lyrics: Its late in the evening, shes wondering what clothes to wear She puts on her make up and brushes her long blond hair.
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This gentle love song was written for Eric Clapton's future wife Pattie, whom he wooed away from George Harrison.Ĭlapton says he wrote the song while waiting for Pattie to get dressed for a night out. Recorded: May 1977 at Olympic Studios, London, England I DON'T OWN ANYTHING, NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED(C) All rights reserved to the artist and their production compan圜opyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'f.