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.
Perfect Day by Lou Reed
9 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 69 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Perfect Day”
- What key is "Perfect Day" in?
- "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 69 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Perfect Day" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Perfect Day" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Perfect Day"?
- This arrangement of "Perfect Day" uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Db, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebm, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Perfect Day" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Lou Reed can I play here?
- Try "PERFECT DAY", "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE", "Perfect Day". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by Lou Reed
See all Lou Reed songs →More songs you might like
PERFECT DAY
Lou Reed
SALVATORE
Lana Del Rey
BY THE GRACE OF GOD
Katy Perry
YOU ARE GOOD
Lincoln Brewster
REDEMPTION SONG
Michael McDonald
WE ARE THE WORLD
USA For Africa
THINK OF LAURA
Christopher Cross
Perfect Day
Lou Reed
JUST BREATHE
Pearl Jam
CRYSTALS
Of Monsters And Men
WAIT FOR ME
Hall & Oates
THE GREAT ESCAPE
P!nk