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“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chords & Lesson

by Brett McQueen

I’ve always thought ukulele is a romantic instrument so of course learning to play Perfect by the romantic hit-song-wonder Ed Sheeran on ukulele is only fitting.

Whether or not you want to woo that special someone or perform this on ukulele at your friend’s wedding for their first dance, with the simple chord shapes and a simple strumming pattern I show you in the video below, you can start playing this song today.

Scroll down to get the ukulele chords and a video lesson giving you tricks and tips for how to play Perfect on ukulele.

Perfect by Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chords and Lesson

If you feel lost on the chords or strumming for this song, then I recommend starting with the free four-lesson video course Learn to Play Ukulele Today where I teach you how to play three extremely versatile strumming patterns that provide a perfect foundation to play this song, especially if you’re new to playing ukulele.

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    Tips and Tricks for Playing Perfect on Ukulele

    In the video, I play Perfect on ukulele and provide tips and tricks on the chords and strumming used to play this song.

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    This song is strummed to a count of six. In this video, I highlight two different strumming patterns you can use to play this song.

    “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chords

    Here are the chords to play Perfect by Ed Sheeran on ukulele.

    In the recorded version, there are some slash chords that include different bass notes. For instance, in the instrumental turnaround from the chorus a D/F# slash chord is used, but because slash chords indicate bass notes, and because the ukulele does not have a lower bass note register, I’ve simplified these slash chords for ukulele. Listen to my cover above to hear how these chords sound.

    This song is originally recorded in the key of Ab. Use a ukulele capo on the 1st fret to transpose this song up to the key of Ab.

    To learn the fingering for any of these chords, refer to the ukulele chord library. To get chords to other songs visit the ukulele songs page.

              
    G
            
    Em

    I found a love for me
                  
    C
                 
    Darling, just dive right in 
                  
    Dsus

    and follow my lead
                    
    G
        
    Well, I found a girl, 
         
    Em

    beautiful and sweet
                
    C
                 
    Oh, I never knew you were 
                            
    Dsus

    the someone waiting for me

                                     
    ‘Cause we were just kids when we 
    G

    fell in love
                
    Em

    Not knowing what it was
               
    C
                    
    G
        
    Dsus

    I will not give you up this ti – me
                      
    G
                 
    But darling, just kiss me slow, 
                  
    Em

    your heart is all I own
                
    C
                       
    Dsus

    And in your eyes you’re holding mine

          
    Em
      
    C
                  
    G

    Baby, I’m dancing in the dark 
         
    Dsus
               
    Em

    with you between my arms
    C
                   
    G
          
    Barefoot on the grass, 
    Dsus
                 
    Em

    listening to our favorite song
             
    C
                     
    G

    When you said you looked a mess, 
                
    Dsus
              
    Em

    I whispered underneath my breath
            
    C
     

    But you heard it, darling, 
    G
            
    Dsus
        
    you look perfect 
         
    G
      
    Dsus
     
    Em
     
    Dsus
     
    C
     
    Dsus

    to – night

                   
    G

    Well I found a woman, 
                  
    Em

    stronger than anyone I know
                  
    C

    She shares my dreams, 
                                       
    Dsus

    I hope that someday I’ll share her home
              
    G

    I found a love, 
             
    Em

    to carry more than just my secrets
             
    C

    To carry love, 
                             
    Dsus

    to carry children of our own

                                 
    G

    We are still kids, but we’re so in love
              
    Em

    Fighting against all odds
                 
    C
                   
    G
        
    Dsus

    I know we’ll be alright this ti – me
                  
    G

    Darling, just hold my hand
                     
    Em

    Be my girl, I’ll be your man
             
    C
                  
    Dsus

    I see my future in your eyes

          
    Em
      
    C
                  
    G

    Baby, I’m dancing in the dark 
         
    Dsus
               
    Em

    with you between my arms
    C
                   
    G
          
    Barefoot on the grass, 
    Dsus
                 
    Em

    listening to our favorite song
           
    C
                   
    G
          
    When I saw you in that dress, 
               
    Dsus

    looking so beautiful
      
    Em
          
    C
                        
    I don’t deserve this, darling, 
    G
            
    Dsus
          
    G

    you look perfect tonight

          
    Em
      
    C
                  
    G

    Baby, I’m dancing in the dark 
         
    Dsus
               
    Em

    with you between my arms
    C
                   
    G
          
    Barefoot on the grass, 
    Dsus
                 
    Em

    listening to our favorite song
           
    C
                   
    G

    I have faith in what I see
               
    Dsus
              
    Em
           
    C

    Now I know I have met an angel in person
        
    G
             
    Dsus

    And she looks perfect, 
         
    Em
          
    C

    No I don’t deserve this
    Dsus
                 
    You look perfect 
         
    G
     
    Dsus
     
    Em
     
    Dsus
     
    C
     
    Dsus
     
    G

    to – night

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