Perfect Strangers

How to play Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple on guitar

Perfect Strangers is a strong song to learn if you want a steady, driving feel with a memorable minor-key sound. At about 120 BPM, it sits in a solid mid-tempo groove that helps you build confidence without feeling rushed.

You can stay mostly with open shapes here: Dm, G, D, A, Am, F, C, and Em. The harder shape is Gm, so watch for that change if it appears in your chart. The opening move Dm - G - D - Dm is a good place to lock in clean changes and keep the rhythm even.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each switch feels automatic. Then add the rest of the chart in small sections, keeping your strumming relaxed and consistent. Once the changes are smooth, bring it up to full tempo and focus on staying steady through the Gm shift.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.