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1/78

Tempo 80 BPM

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Step 1 / 78Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

[Picking pattern] (shown for verse)
   G                         Em7                       Cadd9                     D
   >     >     >     >       >     >     >     >       >     >     >     >       >     >     >       >     
e|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------2h3-2-3-------|
B|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3---3-3-3-3-3-|
G|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-2-|
D|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-0-----0-----0-------0-----|
A|-------------------------|-------------------------|-3-----3-----3-----3-----|---------------------------|
E|-3-----3-----3-----3-----|-0-----0-----0-----0-----|-------------------------|---------------------------|
   > = accented note                                                                          h = hammer-on
[Chords for strumming]
G      32003x  (hold 3rd fret down of 2nd string for all chords) 
Em7
    02203x        
Cadd9
  x3203x       
D
      xx023x       
D/F#
   2x023x       
Capo 1st fret
[Verse 1]
          G         Em7
I found a love for me
             Cadd9                        D
Darling just dive right in, and follow my lead
               G          Em7
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
            Cadd9                                 D
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
[Pre-Chorus 1]
N.C.                                
Cause we were just kids when we 
G                         Em7
Fell in love, not knowing what it was
           Cadd9            G      D
I will not give you up this ti-i-i-ime
                 G                           Em7
But darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
            Cadd9                 D
And in your eyes you’re holding mine
[Chorus 1]
     Em7 Cadd9          G          D              Em7
Baby I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9           G      D                Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
         Cadd9             G                 D             Em7
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
        Cadd9             G        D              G  D/F#  Em7  D  Cadd9  D
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight
[Verse 2]
               G                    Em7
Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
              Cadd9                                      D
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I’ll share her home
          G              Em7
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
         Cadd9                          D
To carry love, to carry children of our own
[Pre-Chorus 2]
                             G                     Em7
We are still kids, but we’re so in love, fighting against all odds
             Cadd9           G      D
I know we’ll be alright this ti-i-i-ime
             G                              Em7
Darling just hold my hand, be my girl, I’ll be your man
         Cadd9            D
I see my future in your eyes
[Chorus 2]
     Em7 Cadd9          G          D              Em7
Baby I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9           G      D                Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
       Cadd9           G                 D
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
  Em7  Cadd9          G       D        G
                                      ()    
I don't deserve this, darling you look perfect tonight
[Interlude]
Rhythm:
G  Em7  Cadd9  D
Solo:
e|-------------------|-------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------|
B|-------------------|-------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------|
G|-------------------|----0--------------|------------------------------|-------------------------|
D|------5---7-7/9~---|--9-7\5-7--/9\5----|------5---7-7/9---7p5-7-7/10--|--\5--5--7--7----5-------|
A|--5-7--------------|-------------------|--5-7-------------------- ----|----------------------5--|
E|-------------------|-------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------|
[Chorus 3]
     Em7 Cadd9          G          D              Em7
Baby I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9           G      D                Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
       Cadd9           G               D             Em7
I have faith in what I see, now I know I have met an angel
   Cadd9       G         D
In person, and she looks perfect 
     Cadd9             D                       G  D/F#  Em7  D  Cadd9  D  G
No I don't deserve it, you look perfect tonight
************************************
| h  Hammer-on
| >  Accented note
| p  Pull-off
| /  Slide up
| \  Slide down
| ~  Vibrato
************************************

Perfect chords and lyrics

Free chords for Perfect by Ed Sheeran. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Picking pattern] (shown for verse)
[Chords for strumming]
G      32003x  (hold 3rd fret down of 2nd string for all chords) 
Em7    02203x        
Cadd9  x3203x       
D      xx023x       
D/F#   2x023x       
Capo 1st fret
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1]
N.C.                                
Cause we were just kids when we 
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Interlude]
Rhythm:
G  Em7  Cadd9  D
[Chorus 3]
************************************
| h  Hammer-on
| >  Accented note
| p  Pull-off
| /  Slide up
| \  Slide down
| ~  Vibrato
************************************

Perfect Chords by Ed Sheeran

Learn how to play Perfect by Ed Sheeran with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Perfect chords”, “Perfect guitar chords”, or “Ed Sheeran Perfect chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Perfect chords and for experienced players who want accurate Perfect lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em7, Cadd9, D, B, A.

Frequently asked questions about Perfect

How do I play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Perfect" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Perfect" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Perfect"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Perfect" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Perfect" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ed Sheeran below.

What key is "Perfect" in?

The chords for "Perfect" show the original chord names (including G, Em7, Cadd9, D, B, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.