This is a tutorial as well as a play-along video for you to master playing one of Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits named “Perfect”. The video features the chords used in the song, the time signature, and the strumming pattern so you can get a clear understanding as to how to play it. I’ve tried to keep the video to its basic level so that anyone who watches it can start playing with it.
The original chords used in the song are G#, C#, D#, and Fm- all of which are bar chords. In order to simplify them, I’ve used the capo on the 1st fret which turned all of my chords into G, C, D, and Em respectively- all of which are open chords. And also to make sure that there are not many complications on the right hand, I have used the basic 3/4 strumming pattern throughout the song. Sounds easy now right??
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Lyrics:
I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you’re holding mine
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we’re listenin’ to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight
Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I’ll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we’re so in love
Fightin’ against all odds
I know we’ll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I’ll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listenin’ to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
Oh, no, no
Mm
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we’re listenin’ to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
No, I don’t deserve this
You look perfect tonight
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Edward Christopher Sheeran
Perfect lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
