Ed Sheeran – Perfect Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Ed Sheeran – Perfect Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsGEmCDD/F#G/BDadd4

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This is the chord progression of Perfect by Ed Sheeran on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

Play this song with the regular shapes of the chords given in this song
or use the ones that can be heard on the recording:

[Verse]
G                          Em
I found a love for me
C                                           D
Darling just dive right in, and follow my lead
G                                           Em
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
C                                                         D
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

[Pre-Chorus]
G
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Em                             C               G               D
Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this ti-ime
G                                                         Em
Darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
C                                           D
And in your eyes you’re holding mine

[Chorus]
Em                             C               G                             D               Em
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
C                             G               D               Em
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
C               G                             D                                           Em
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
C                             G                             D                             G
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight
| G D/F# Em D | C D |

[Verse]
G                                                         Em
Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
C D
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I’ll share her home
G Em
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
C D
To carry love, to carry children of our own

[Pre-Chorus]
G Em
We are still kids, but we’re so in love, fighting against all odds
C G D
I know we’ll be alright this ti-ime
G Em
Darling just hold my hand, be my girl, I’ll be your man
C D
I see my future in your eyes

[Chorus]
Em C G D Em
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
C G D Em
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
C G D
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
Em C G D [ G ]
I don’t deserve this, darling you look perfect tonight

[Interlude]
| G | % | Em | % |
| C | % | D | % |

[Chorus]
Em C G D Em
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
C G D Em
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
C G D Em
I have faith in what I see, now I know I have met an angel
C G D
In person, and she looks perfect

[Outro]
G/B C Dadd4 D [ G ]
I don’t deserve this, you look perfect tonight

| G D/F# Em D | C D | G

How to play Perfect: key, chords and progression

To play Perfect by Ed Sheeran, think in G major (one sharp: F♯). It takes 7 chords: G, Em, C, D, D/F#, G/B and Dadd4.

The backbone of the song is Em – C – G – D (vi – IV – I – V in G major), the “sensitive” minor-start rotation of the four-chord progression, a favourite in ballads and worship. In solfa, that is lah – fah – doh – soh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Dadd11 chord on guitar (xx0032)
Dadd11D F♯ A G

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Perfect chords: questions

What key is Perfect in?

Perfect by Ed Sheeran is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Perfect?

Perfect uses 7 chords: G, Em, C, D, D/F#, G/B, Dadd4.

What is the chord progression of Perfect?

The main progression is Em – C – G – D (vi – IV – I – V), the “sensitive” minor-start rotation of the four-chord progression, a favourite in ballads and worship.

Is Perfect easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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