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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed played in?
- Perfect Day is arranged in the key of Bb 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 there a karaoke version of "Perfect Day" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Perfect Day" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Perfect Day" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.