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I might nev er be your knight in shin ing ar mor;
I might nev er be the one you take home to moth er;
and I might nev er be the one who brings you flow ers,
but I can be the one, you (G)be the one to night.
When I first saw you from a cross the room, I could tell that you were cu ri (G)ous,
oh yeah.
Girl, I hope you’re sure what you’re look ing for, ’cause I’m not good at mak ing prom is (G)es.
But if you (D)like caus ing trou ble up in ho tel rooms and if you (G)like hav ing se cret lit tle ren dez vous, if you (Bm)like to do the things you know that we should n’t do, then, ba by, I’m (G)per fect.
Ba by, I’m (CN.C.)per fect for you.
And if you (D)like mid night driv ing with the win dows down and if you (G)like go ing plac es we can’t e ven pro nounce, if you (Bm)like to do what ev er you’ve been dream ing a bout, ba by, you’re (G)per fect.
Ba by, you’re per fect, so let’s start right (Dsus2)now.
I might nev er be the hands you put your heart in
or the arms that hold you an you y time you want them.
But that don’t mean that we can’t live here in the mo ment,
’cause I can be the one you (G)love from time to time.
When I first saw you from a cross the room, I could tell that you were cu ri (G)ous,
oh yeah.
Girl, I hope you’re sure what you’re look ing for, ’cause I’m not good at mak ing prom is (G)es.
But if you (D)like caus ing trou ble up in ho tel rooms and if you (G)like hav ing se cret lit tle ren dez vous, if you (Bm)like to do the things you know that we should n’t do, then, ba by, I’m (G)per fect.
Ba by, I’m (CN.C.)per fect for you.
And if you (D)like mid night driv ing with the win dows down and if you (G)like go ing plac es we can’t e ven pro nounce, if you (Bm)like to do what ev er you’ve been dream ing a bout, ba by, you’re (G)per fect.
Ba by, you’re per fect, so let’s start right (Dsus2)now.
per fect, so let’s start right now.
And if you (D)like cam eras flash ing ev ’ry time we go out,
oh yeah,
and if you’re (Bm)look ing for some one to write your break up songs a bout, ba by, I’m (G)per fect.
Ba by, we’re per fect.
If you per fect, so let’s start right now.
Perfect — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Perfect" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with minor-chord transitions in a pop context — your left hand plays an octave bass pattern throughout, which keeps the groove steady at 100 BPM but means you need clean, quick jumps between root notes, especially moving from G up to Bm.
Watch the Bm-to-Bm7 shift closely: it's just one note difference, but rushing it muddies the sound, so let your fingers stay anchored on the shared tones.
The Dsus2-to-D resolution is a lovely detail — hold the sus2 its full value before releasing to the major chord so the listener actually hears that tension resolve.
I'd suggest learning the left-hand octave pattern alone first at about 70 BPM, then layer in the right hand once the bass feels automatic.
Loop the verse progression until the Bm landing feels effortless.
This is the song that'll make your I-V-vi moves in D feel like second nature.
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About “Perfect”
- Can I learn "Perfect" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Perfect" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Perfect" by One Direction played in?
- Perfect is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Perfect"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Perfect" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Perfect"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Perfect"?
- "Perfect" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Perfect"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus2, G.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Perfect"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Perfect" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Perfect"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Perfect" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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