Practically Perfect

by Stiles & Drewe
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By the (Bbm7)time the wind has blown the weath er vane a round, I’ll (C7)show you

if I can.

No (Bbm7)mat ter what the cir cum stance, for one thing I’m re nowned: my (F)char ac ter is (Fm)spit spot spick and (C)span.

I’m prac ti cal ly (C7)per fect in ev ’ry (F)way.

Prac ti cal ly (C7)per fect,

so peo ple (Fsus)say.

Each vir tue vir tu ’lly knows no (Am7)bound.

Each trait is (G7)great and pat ent ly (Bb)sound.

I’m prac ti cal ly per fect

from head to (F)toe.

If I had a (G7)fault, it would (A7)nev er dare to (Dm7)show.

I’m so (F)prac ti (E)cal ly (Bb)per fect in (C7)ev e ry (F)way.

Both prim and (A)prop er and (Dm)nev er too stern.

Well ed u (A)cat ed, yet (Dm)will ing to learn.

I’m clean and (C7)hon est, my (F)man ner re fined,

and I wear (G7)shoes of the (C7)sen si ble kind.

I (E)suf fer no (Bb)non sense and (E)whilst I re (Bb)main,

there’s (Bb)noth ing else I (Gm7)feel I need ex plain.

I’m prac ti cal ly

I’m prac ti cal ly (D7)per fect,

and here’s my (G)aim:

by the time I (D7)leave here you both will be the (Em7)same.

You’ll be (G)prac ti (F#)cal ly (D7)per fect,

(G)prac ti (F#)cal ly (D7)per fect.

You will be (G)prac ti (Em7)cal ly (Am7)per fect in (D7)ev ’ry (G)way.

Practically Perfect — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Practically Perfect" by Stiles & Drewe in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Practically Perfect

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Practically Perfect"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Practically Perfect" by Stiles & Drewe played in?
Practically Perfect 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 "Practically Perfect"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Practically Perfect" 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 "Practically Perfect"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Practically Perfect"?
"Practically Perfect" was originally performed by Stiles & Drewe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stiles & Drewe can I play here?
Try "Being Mrs. Banks (Parts 1 and 2)", "Brimstone & Treacle Part 1", "Wait A Bit (from 'Just So')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Practically Perfect" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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