Learn "PERFECT DAY" by Lou Reed on Piano

Master "PERFECT DAY" by Lou Reed with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 75 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 75 BPM.

Lyrics

Just a (Eb)per fect day, drink san gri a (Db)in the park, and then lat er when it gets dark, we go (F)home. Just a (Eb)per fect day, feed an i mals (Db)in the zoo, then lat er a mov ie, 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)sow. You’re going to (Ab)reap just what you (Eb)sow.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
75 BPM
Difficulty
medium
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.