Learn "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed on Piano

Master "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 69 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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 (Eb)on, you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing (Eb)on. Just a (Eb)per fect day, drink prob lems all (Db)left a lone, and week end ers when on our own, it's such (F)fun. Just a (Eb)per fect day, you made me for (Db)get my self, thought I was a 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 (Eb)you oh such a (F)per fect day, you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing (Eb)on, you just (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing (Eb)on. (Gm)keep me (F)hang ing (Eb)on. You’re going to (Ab)reap just what you (Eb)sew. You’re going to (Ab)reap just what you (Eb)sew.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
69 BPM
Difficulty
easy
Artist
Lou Reed

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How to Play "Perfect Day" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.