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Perfect Day chords by
Lou Reed
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Key: Bb minor
Intro 1
E
E

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Am
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Verse 1
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Am

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D
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Just a perfect day
G
G

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C
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Drink Sangria in the park
F
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And then later
Dm
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E
E

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When it gets dark, we go home
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D
D

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Just a perfect day
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C
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Feed animals in the zoo
F
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Then later
Dm
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E
E

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A movie, too, and then home
Chorus 1
A
A

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D
D

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Oh, it's such a perfect day
C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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I'm glad I spent it with you
A
A

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E
E

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Oh, such a perfect day
F#m
F#m
2

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E

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D
D

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You just keep me hanging on
F#m
F#m
2

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E
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D
D

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D

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You just keep me hanging on
Verse 2
Am
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Just a perfect day
G
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C
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Problems all left alone
F
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Dm
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Weekenders on our own
E
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It's such fun
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D
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Just a perfect day
G
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C
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You made me forget myself
F
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I thought I was
Dm
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E
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Someone else, someone home good
Chorus 2
A
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D
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Oh, it's such a perfect day
C#m
C#m
4

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D

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I'm glad I spent it with you
A
A

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E
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Oh, such a perfect day
F#m
F#m
2

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D
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You just keep me hanging on
F#m
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2

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You just keep me hanging on
Interlude 1
F#m
F#m
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F#m
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D
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F#m
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2

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E
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Outro 1
C#m
C#m
4

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A
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You're going to reap just what you sow
C#m
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You're going to reap just what you sow
C#m
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You're going to reap just what you sow
C#m
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You're going to reap just what you sow
C#m
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C#m
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords
  • E

  • Am

  • D

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

  • A

  • C#m

    4
  • F#m

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Perfect Day by Lou Reed is Bb minor.

The primary chords used in Perfect Day are F, Bbm, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bbm, Eb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Perfect Day is approximately 72 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Perfect Day using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Perfect Day. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Lou Reed.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Perfect Day to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Perfect Day by Lou Reed on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.