Does "Perfect Day" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Perfect Day" is in the key of Eb at 69 BPM.

What chords are in "Perfect Day"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Perfect Day — Piano Lead Sheet

"Perfect Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 69 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

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
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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.