The Perfect chords are all fairly easy for beginner guitarists, but there are six chords in the song, so it’s a little more challenging that others on our list of 100 easy guitar songs.
If you’ve learned Wonderwall, you’re already mostly there, as it mostlyshares the same chords.
Sheeran plucks the chords with his fingers, sounding the bass note and the high 2nd and 3rd strings. But if you’re a beginner feel free to strum along at first, following the chord changes.
Perfect Chords
Capo 1st fret.
Relative to the capo, the Perfect chords are: G, Em7, Cadd9, Dsus4, D/F#, G/B.
“Perfect” Chord Chart by Ed Sheeran
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[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G Em7
I found a love for me
Cadd9 Dsus4
Darling, just dive right in, and follow my lead
G Em7
Well, I found a girl beautiful and sweet
Cadd9 Dsus4
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
[Pre-Chorus]
G
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this ti-ime
G Em7
Darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
Cadd9 Dsus4
And in your eyes you're holding mine
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
Cadd9 G Dsus4 G
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight
| G D/F# Em7 Dsus4 | Cadd9 Dsus4 |
[Verse 2]
G Em7
Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
Cadd9 Dsus4
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 Dsus4
To carry love, to carry children of our own
[Pre-Chorus]
G Em7
We are still kids, but we're so in love, fighting against all odds
Cadd9 G Dsus4
I know we'll be alright this ti-ime
G Em7
Darling just hold my hand, be my girl, I'll be your man
Cadd9 Dsus4
I see my future in your eyes
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
Cadd9 G Dsus4
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4 G
I don't deserve this, darling you look perfect tonight
[Interlude]
| G | G | Em7 | Em7 |
| Cadd9 | Cadd9 | Dsus4 | Dsus4 |
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Em7
I have faith in what I see, now I know I have met an angel
Cadd9 G Dsus4
In person, and she looks perfect
[Outro]
G/B Cadd9 Dsus4 D G
I don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight
|G D/F# Em7 Dsus4 | Cadd9 Dsus4 | G
