Wonderful Tonight — Chords

Eric Clapton

Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

G›D›C›D

Chorus

C›D›G›Em›C›D›G

Gentle, slow swells — G–D–C is the home base, with an Em for the chorus turn.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Wonderful Tonight — FAQ

What key is Wonderful Tonight in?

Wonderful Tonight is in G major.

What chords does Wonderful Tonight use?

The main progression uses G, D, C, Em. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Wonderful Tonight guitar tone?

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