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.
Perfect Day by Lou Reed
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Perfect Day" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Lou Reed can I play here?
- Try "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE", "Perfect Day", "Perfect Day". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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