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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Perfect Girl" by Sarah McLachlan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Perfect Girl" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Perfect Girl" with hands-separate practice in F# at 110 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Perfect Girl"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Perfect Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Perfect Girl"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Perfect Girl" is in the key of F# at 110 BPM.