Perfect by Ed Sheeran is one of the most beautiful and popular wedding songs for guitar. With just a Capo on the 1st fret, you play open G, Em, C, and D shapes to create the rich A♭ sound on the recording. It's ideal for beginners and one of the most searched guitar chord charts worldwide.
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Guitar & Piano Playing Tips
The 3/4 waltz feel of Perfect is key to nailing the song. Practice a down-down-up strumming pattern to match the rhythm. The Em–C–G–D progression in the chorus is incredibly satisfying. On piano, play a gentle arpeggiated left hand with the melody in the right — this matches Ed Sheeran's finger-picking style.
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