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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Perfect Day" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Perfect Day" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Perfect Day" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Perfect Day"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Perfect Day" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Perfect Day"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Perfect Day" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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