Looking to learn the Perfect Ed Sheeran guitar tabs for the intro and lead sections? Whether you’re a beginner or just love melodic fingerwork, this guide will walk you through the most recognizable parts of Perfect with easy guitar tabs and lyrics. These Ed Sheeran guitar tabs are beginner-friendly and don’t require a capo, making it the perfect practice piece for romantic acoustic players.
🎸 How to Play Perfect by Ed Sheeran on Guitar
Capo Position: No Capo Required
Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Friendly Lead Tabs
🎵 Song Credits
- Song Name: Perfect
- Movie and Year: ÷ (Divide), 2017
- Singer: Ed Sheeran
- Lyrics: Ed Sheeran
- Music Director: Ed Sheeran
🎼 Guitar Tabs with Lyrics
I found a love for me
E|-----------------8--------8--
B|-----------9--9-----11-9-----
G|---6/8--10-------------------
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
E|-----8--8--8-----------------8-----
B|--11----------11-9--9--9--11----11-
G|-----------------------------------
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
E|--8--------8-----11-8-----------
B|-----11-9--------------11-9--9--
G|--------------------------------
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
E|--------8--9-----9--8--------------------8-----
B|--9--11----------------11-11-9-----9--11----11-
G|-----------------------------------------------
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
E|--11-11-11-13-8-----8--8--8--
B|-----------------11----------
G|-----------------------------
Not knowing what it was
E|--8--------8--8--8--
B|-----11-9-----------
G|--------------------
I will not give you up this time
E|--8--------9--8--------8--9--8-----
B|-----11-9--------9--------------11-
G|--------------------8--------------
🎸 Tips for Playing Perfect on Guitar
- Use your ring finger for higher frets (11, 13) for better reach and tone.
- Maintain a light touch when sliding from (6/8) for smooth phrasing.
- Practice each phrase slowly, then gradually speed up once comfortable.
- Try humming the lyrics while playing to keep rhythm in sync.
- These Perfect Ed Sheeran guitar tabs are great for fingerstyle learners who want to strengthen accuracy and tone control.
