How to play Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Learn to play Perfect by Ed Sheeran in the key of Ab Major at a beginner level on guitar. SongView's AI generates the chords, guitar tabs, piano sheet music, and MIDI backing track so you can start playing faster.
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Key, tempo & difficulty
Perfect is played in the key of Ab Major, at 63 BPM, in 12/8 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.
Chords used in Perfect
How to play Perfect on guitar
Looking for Perfect guitar chords? Perfect by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of Ab Major. The main guitar chords are G, Em, C, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Perfect on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Perfect chords for a beginner-friendly version.
How to play Perfect on piano
Want to play Perfect on piano? Perfect by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of Ab Major. The piano chords are G, Em, C, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Perfect at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.
How to play Perfect on ukulele
Perfect translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of Ab Major. The ukulele chords are G, Em, C, D. If you're searching for easy Perfect ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.
How to play Perfect on bass
The bass line for Perfect by Ed Sheeran follows the chord progression in the key of Ab Major. The chords are G, Em, C, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Perfect bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.
Practice tips for Perfect
To practice Perfect efficiently, start by learning the G, Em, C, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Perfect is in the key of Ab Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Perfect at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.