Perfect Girl

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

(F#m)Am I faith ful, am I strong, I (E)am I good e nough to be long that I in your rev er ie, a per fect girl?

But Your (F#m)vi sion of ro mance is cruel, and (E)all a long I played the fool.

(F#m)All your ex pec ta tions bu lov ry me.

Don’t (D)wor of ry: (A)You will find the an swer if you (A)let it go.

(A)Give your self some time to fal ter, but don’t

fore go

(A)know ing that you’re loved no mat (E7)ter what,

and ev

’ry thing

will come a round

in time.

I (F#m)own my in se cur i ties; to (E)try to own my nough des ti ny I have can make or er break it if I choose.

’cause you (F#m)take my words and twist them ’round ’til (E)I’m the one who brings you down.

(F#m)Make me feel like I’m the one lov to blame

for (D)all of this.

(A)You will find the an swer if you (A)let it go.

(A)Give your self some time to fal ter, but don’t

fore go

(A)know ing that you’re loved no mat (E7)ter what,

and ev

’ry thing

will come a round

in time.

I

’Cause you need ev ’ry bod y with you, on your side.

Know that I am here for you, but I hope in time

you’ll (E)find your self all (D)right a lone, you’ll (A)find your self with (B7)o pen arms,

you’ll find your self, you’ll (D)find your self

in time.

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Perfect Girl — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Perfect Girl" 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 F#, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Perfect Girl”

Why does "Perfect Girl" 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 Girl".
What key is "Perfect Girl" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Perfect Girl is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Perfect Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Perfect Girl" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Perfect Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Perfect Girl"?
"Perfect Girl" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Perfect Girl"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B7, C, D, E, E7, Esus4, F#m.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Perfect Girl"?
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 Girl".
Can I see all the notes in "Perfect Girl"?
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 F# at 110 BPM.