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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Perfect Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Perfect Day" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Perfect Day" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Perfect Day" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Perfect Day" is in the key of Bb at 75 BPM.
- What chords are in "Perfect Day"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.