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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 69 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Perfect Day" in?
- "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed is in the key of Bb 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.