Perfect Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The checked core chords are Ab, Fm, Db, Eb, usually played with a capo on fret 1. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Perfect
Ab is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 1, play G, Em, C, D shapes, which sound as Ab, Fm, Db, Eb.
Difficulty: Advanced — 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
Ab = our G#. Official Musicnotes score in Ab.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 1, finger these as G, Em, C, D.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Perfect in?
Perfect by Ed Sheeran is in the key of Ab, at around 95 BPM. With a capo on fret 1, you play G, Em, C, D shapes, which sound in Ab.
What chords do I need for Perfect?
The checked core chords are Ab, Fm, Db, Eb, which most players finger as G, Em, C, D with a capo on fret 1.
Is Perfect good for beginners?
Advanced. 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo turns the chords into G, Em, C, D shapes.
What capo do you use for Perfect?
Fret 1. With the capo there you play G, Em, C, D shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of Ab.