Perfect Chords
by Ed Sheeran
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About Perfect
Perfect is Ed Sheeran's love ballad that became one of the defining wedding songs of the 2010s. Written about his now-wife Cherry Seaborn, the song draws inspiration from classic love ballads while maintaining Sheeran's signature acoustic style. A duet version with Beyoncé topped the Billboard Hot 100 during the Christmas season of 2017, making it only the second time an artist achieved a holiday number one with a non-holiday song.
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Tips for Playing Perfect
The song is in Ab major — use a capo on the 1st fret and play in G shapes
With capo: G-Em-C-D is the main progression throughout
Use fingerpicking for the intro and verses, switching to strumming for the chorus
The 6/8 time signature gives it the waltz feel - count 1-2-3-4-5-6
Let the chords ring and focus on dynamics - soft verses building to emotional choruses
Fun Facts About Perfect
Sheeran wrote it specifically about his relationship with Cherry Seaborn
The Beyoncé duet version reached number one in both the US and UK
It has been the most popular first dance song at weddings since its release
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