Perfect
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Intro:
F Bb Dm C
Verse:
F Bb Dm
I used to spend my nights wishing that I could be someone else
F C Dm
Then I realized the person to be was always gonna be myself
Bb C
'Cause if you look past the imperfections
F Dm
We are all the same, we're only human
Bb C
The most powerful thing you own is your
Chorus:
F
Voice
Bb
Scream above the noise
Dm
That you're perfect as you are
C
Even when times are hard
F
You are brave
Bb
and even if they say
Dm
That you'll never go far
C
That you're "dumb", "skinny" or "scarred"
F
You're perfect the way you are
F Bb Dm C
2nd Verse:
F Bb Dm
I used to spend my nights at the mirror just picking at my skin
F C Dm
Praying for the day I lose some weight so I could be pretty or thin
Bb C
But who was I to know
F Dm
that all I needed was some hope
Bb C
It starts getting better when you use your
2nd Chorus:
F
Voice
Bb
Scream above the noise
Dm
That you're perfect as you are
C
Even when times are hard
F
You are brave
Bb
and even if they say
Dm
That you'll never go far
C
That you're "dumb", "skinny" or "scarred"
F
You're perfect the way you are
Bridge:
Bb C
'Cause if you look past the imperfections
F Dm
We are all the same, we're only human
Bb C
And it took me years to see
F Dm
That all those imperfections fit me perfectly
Bb C
And those words I heard you tell yourself
F Dm
That it would all go away if you were someone else
Bb
Be strong
C
Breathe in
And use your
Last Chorus:
F
Voice
Bb
Scream above the noise
Dm
That you're perfect as you are
C
Even when times are hard
F
You are brave
Bb
and even if they say
Dm
That you'll never go far
C
That you're "dumb", "skinny" or "scarred"
F
You're perfect the way you are
Bb
Scream above the noise
Dm
That you're perfect as you are
C
Even when times are hard
F
You are brave
Bb
and even if they say
Dm
That you'll never go far
C
That you're "dumb", "skinny" or "scarred"
F
You're perfect the way you are
End
How to play Perfect
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.