Perfect — Chords

Ed Sheeran

Key G major (capo 1 for the record’s A♭)Tuning StandardCapo Capo 1

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

G›Em›C›D

Chorus

Em›C›G›D

Slow 6/8 wedding waltz; let every chord ring full.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Perfect — FAQ

What key is Perfect in?

Perfect is in G major (capo 1 for the record’s A♭).

What chords does Perfect use?

The main progression uses G, Em, C, D. Tuning: Standard. Capo: Capo 1.

How do I get the Perfect guitar tone?

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