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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Perfect Day" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 75 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Perfect Day”
- Why does "Perfect Day" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Perfect Day".
- 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 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Perfect Day" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE", "Perfect Day", "Perfect Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Perfect Day"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Perfect Day".
- Can I see all the notes in "Perfect Day"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 75 BPM.
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