Perfect chords
by Ed Sheeran- Perfect was written by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
- Single Release: 26 September 2017 from the album ÷
- Music: Key G Major in 12/8 time at 63 bpm (♩.)
- Chords: G, Csus2, D, D/F#, Em7
- Beginners: You can play C instead of Csus2, and if D/F# is a bit of a stretch, just play D.
- Capo on 1 if playing with the video (Ab major)
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Perfect
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
G
Intro: | |
G Em7
1. I found a love.. for me
Csus2 D
Darl-ing, just dive right in and fol-low my lead
G Em7
Well, I found a girl, beau-ti-ful and sweet
Csus2 D
Oh, I ne-ver knew you were the someone waiting for me
G
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Em7
Not knowing what it was
Csus2 G D
I will not give you up this ti-i-i-me
G
But darling, just kiss me slow
Em7
Your heart is all I own
Csus2 D
And in your eyes, you're hold-ing mi-i-ine
Em7 Csus2 G
Ba-by, I'm danc-ing in the dark
D Em7
With you bet-ween my arms
Csus2 G
Bare-foot on the grass
D Em7
Lis-te-ning to our fa-vou-rite song
Csus2 G
When you said you looked a mess
D Em7
I whis-pered un-der-neath my breath
Csus2
But you heard it
G D G D/F# Em7 D Csus2 D
Darl-ing, you look per-fect to - | night | - |
G Em7
2. Well, I found a wo-man, strong-er than any-one I know
Csus2 D
She shares my dreams, I hope that some-day I'll share her home...
G Em7
I found a lo-ver, to car-ry more than just my se-crets
Csus2 D
To car-ry love, to car-ry children of our own
G
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Em7
Fight-ing a-gainst all odds
Csus2 G D
I know we'll be al-right this ti - i - i- ime
G
Darl-ing, just hold my hand
Em7
Be my girl, I'll be your man
Csus2 D
I see my fu-ture in your eyes
Em7 Csus2 G
Ba-by, I'm danc-ing in the dark
D Em7
With you be-tween my arms
Csus2 G
Bare-foot on the grass
D Em7
List-e-ning to our fa-vo-rite song
Csus2 G D
When I saw you in that dress, look-ing so beau-ti-ful
Em7 Csus2
I don't de-serve this
G D G
Darl-ing, you look per-fect to - | night |
Em7 Csus2 D
| No, no | no | (Ba-by)|
Em7 Csus2 G
Ba-by, I'm danc-ing in the dark
D Em7
With you be-tween my arms
Csus2 G
Bare-foot on the grass
D Em7
List-e-ning to our fa-vo-rite song
Csus2 G
I have faith in what I see
D Em7 Csus2
Now I know I have met an an-gel in per-son
G D
And she looks per-fect
Csus2
I don't de-serve this
D G D/F# Em7 D Csus2 D G
You look per-fect to - | night | - | 𝄑 |
Notes
- The 12/8 time signature signifies 12 eighth-note beats per bar (♪)
- Timing per bar: | 1&& 2&& 3&& 4&& |
- Each segment, e.g., 1&& is equal in length to a dotted quarter-note (♩.)
- | ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ | = | ♩. ♩. ♩. ♩. |
- The metronome at 63 bpm sounds on every dotted quarter note.
- The 'T' on the D/F# chord chart signifies the Thumb. The alternative chart for this chord may be easier for beginners, but it does sound more in keeping with the flow of the song to use the Thumb Version.
- The transition from Em7 to Csus2 is effortless - just slide your first finger up one fret and add the 3rd and 4th fingers as illustrated.
- The transition from Csus2 to G is even easier. Simply slide the first finger back one fret leaving fingers 3 and 4 where they are, then place your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret - bottom string (G note). This version of the G chord includes the optional note which can be seen on the chart.
- This song is beautiful, in its melody, lyrics, and simplicity.
Songs by Ed Sheeran on this site:
- A Team
- Perfect
