What are Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli's Perfect song lyrics and when did he write the Christmas Num

ED Sheeran's Perfect was the UK's Christmas No. 1 for 2017 following its domination at the top of the charts.

The 26-year-old pop star's latest hit was released back in September but received a huge boost thanks to two alternative releases with star's Beyonce and Andrea Bocelli. Here is all we know about the Christmas smash...

Who did Ed Sheeran write Perfect with?

Ed has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Beyonce, Eminem.

He's even penned hits and favourites for other artists, including fellow chart-topper Justin Bieber.

And, while his Perfect Duet with Beyonce, has spurred the single to the top spot in the charts she did not actually play any part in writing.

Originally released back in September, the song was penned by the Lego House hit-maker alone.

Revealing the story behind the song's inception, Ed told Zane Lowe back in February that he'd recorded the hit in one day.

Revealing he'd stayed up til 6am whilst at James Blunt's villa in Ibiza, he told the Apple Music DJ that he already had the foundations of the song in his head when he hired out a studio for the day to lay it down.

The only other person to have song-writing credits linked to the song is Andrea Bocelli.

The Italian tenor and Ed have collaborated on a remastered version, titled Perfect Symphony, for which Bocelli helped pen some changes.

His brother Matthew holds credits on the song for helping to pen the music by adding a string section to the song, which was cut down in the original release.

The full classical from Matthew is used on Perfect Symphony.

What are the lyrics to Perfect and how are they different to Perfect Symphony?

The song is dedicated to Ed's fiancee Cherry Seaborn.

The lyrics to Perfect as penned by the singer on his own are as follows:

I found a love for me/Darling just dive right in/And follow my lead/
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet /I never knew you were the someone waiting for me/'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love.

Not knowing what it was/I will not give you up this time/But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own/And in your eyes you're holding mine.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms/Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song/When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath/But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight.Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know/She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home/I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets/To carry love, to carry children of our own/We are still kids, but we're so in love/Fighting against all odds/I know we'll be alright this time/Darling, just hold my hand/Be my girl, I'll be your man/I see my future in your eyes.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms/Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song/When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful/I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms/Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song/I have faith in what I see/Now I know I have met an angel in person/And she looks perfect/I don't deserve this/You look perfect tonight.

In the Perfect Symphony version of the track, Bocelli re-writes verses two and three and a chorus; translating Ed's lyrics into Italian.

Was Perfect the Christmas No. 1 for 2017?

The original cut of Perfect dominated the charts and swooped back into the top 10 after his performance of Perfect Duet with Beyonce at the X Factor final.

It sat in the number three spot on the week ending December 7 and was last week's number one single.

Speaking after being crowned Christmas Number One, Ed said: "Thank you very much for making Perfect Christmas Number 1.

"This is an actual dream come true and I’m very proud and happy.

"Thank you so much and have a very Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a Happy New Year."

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