Just a (Eb)per fect day,
drink san gri a (Db)in the park,
and then la ter
when it gets dark we go (F)home.
Just a (Eb)per fect day,
feed a ni mals (Db)in the zoo,
then la ter
a mo vie too, and then (F)home.
Oh, (Bb)it’s
such a (Eb)per fect day,
(Dm)I’m glad I spent it with (Eb)you.
Oh, such a (F)per fect day,
you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing on,
you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing on,
Just a (Eb)per fect day,
prob lems all (Db)left a lone,
week end ers (Ebm7)on our own,
it’s such (F)fun.
Just a (Eb)per fect day,
you made me for (Db)get my self,
I thought I was some one else,
some one (F)good.
Oh, (Bb)it’s
such a (Eb)per fect day,
(Dm)I’m glad I spent it with you.
Oh, such a (F)per fect day,
you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing on,
you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing on.
You’re going to (Ab)reap
just what you sow.
You’re going to (Ab)reap
just what you sow.
You’re going to (Ab)reap
just what you sow.
You’re going to (Ab)reap
just what you sow.
Perfect Day — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 69 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Perfect Day”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 69 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Perfect Day" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Perfect Day"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Perfect Day", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Perfect Day" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Perfect Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Perfect Day"?
- "Perfect Day" was originally performed by Lou Reed. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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