Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Hello! Below you'll find my "Perfect" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This beautiful song by Ed Sheeran translates very well to piano. In the video, I teach a piano accompaniment that is super accurate to what the guitar plays on the recording.
Enjoy!
Perfect Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Perfect:
Perfect Chords & Lyrics
Note:
Eb* = Add Esus4 decoration
— = Stop chord short and pause for the rest of measure
Eb* = Add Esus4 decoration
— = Stop chord short and pause for the rest of measure
[Intro]
Ab
Ab
[Verse 1]
Ab Fm7
I found a love for me
Dbsus2 Eb*
Darling, just dive right in, and follow my lead
Ab Fm7
Well, I found a girl beautiful and sweet
Dbsus2 Eb* —
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
Ab Fm7
I found a love for me
Dbsus2 Eb*
Darling, just dive right in, and follow my lead
Ab Fm7
Well, I found a girl beautiful and sweet
Dbsus2 Eb* —
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
[Pre-Chorus]
Ab
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab Eb
Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this ti-ime
Ab Fm7
Darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
Dbsus2 Eb* —
And in your eyes you're holding mine
Ab
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab Eb
Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this ti-ime
Ab Fm7
Darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
Dbsus2 Eb* —
And in your eyes you're holding mine
[Chorus]
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Eb Fm7
With you between my arms
Dbsus2 Ab Eb Fm7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
Dbsus2 Ab
When you said you looked a mess
Dbsus2 Ab Eb Fm7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
Dbsus2 Ab
When you said you looked a mess
Eb Fm7
I whispered underneath my breath
Dbsus2 Ab Eb (Ab)
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight
Dbsus2 Ab Eb (Ab)
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight
[Post Chorus]
| Ab Eb/G | Fm Eb | Dbsus2 | Eb — |
[Verse 2]
Ab
Well, I found a woman
Ab
Well, I found a woman
Fm7
Stronger than anyone I know
Dbsus2
She shares my dreams
Dbsus2
She shares my dreams
Eb*
I hope that someday I'll share her home
Ab Fm7
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
Dbsus2 Eb
To carry love, to carry children of our own
Ab Fm7
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
Dbsus2 Eb
To carry love, to carry children of our own
[Pre-Chorus]
Ab
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Ab
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fm7
Fighting against all odds
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
I know we'll be alright this tiiiii-ime
Ab Fm7
Darling just hold my hand, be my girl, I'll be your man
Dbsus2 Eb —
I see my future in your eyes
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
I know we'll be alright this tiiiii-ime
Ab Fm7
Darling just hold my hand, be my girl, I'll be your man
Dbsus2 Eb —
I see my future in your eyes
[Chorus]
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Eb Fm7
With you between my arms
Dbsus2 Ab Eb Fm7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab Eb [Ab]
I don't deserve this, darling you look perfect tonight
Dbsus2 Ab Eb Fm7
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab Eb [Ab]
I don't deserve this, darling you look perfect tonight
[Interlude]
| Ab | Ab | Fm7 | Fm7 |
| Dbsus2 | Dbsus2 | Eb* | Eb — |
| Ab | Ab | Fm7 | Fm7 |
| Dbsus2 | Dbsus2 | Eb* | Eb — |
[Chorus]
Fm7 Dbsus2 Ab
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
Eb Fm7
With you between my arms
Dbsus2 Ab
Barefoot on the grass
Dbsus2 Ab
Barefoot on the grass
Eb Fm7
Listening to our favorite song
Dbsus2 Ab
I have faith in what I see
Dbsus2 Ab
I have faith in what I see
Eb Fm7
Now I know I have met an angel
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
In person, and she looks perfect
Dbsus2 Ab Eb
In person, and she looks perfect
[Outro]
Dbsus2 Eb* — [Ab]
I don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight
Dbsus2 Eb* — [Ab]
I don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight
| Ab Eb/G | Fm Eb | Dbsus2 | Eb* | Ab
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Perfect Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Perfect" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Perfect" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
