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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 69 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Perfect Day”
- Can I learn "Perfect Day" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Perfect Day" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 69 BPM.
- What key is "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed played in?
- Perfect Day is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Perfect Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Perfect Day" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Perfect Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Perfect Day"?
- "Perfect Day" was originally performed by Lou Reed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Perfect Day"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Db, Dm, Dm7, Eb, Ebm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Lou Reed can I play here?
- Try "PERFECT DAY", "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE", "Perfect Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Perfect Day"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Perfect Day" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Perfect Day"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Perfect Day" is in the key of Eb at 69 BPM.
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