What key is "The Perfect Nanny" in?

"The Perfect Nanny" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "The Perfect Nanny" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Perfect Nanny" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Perfect Nanny" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?

Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you (G)want this (D7)choice po (G)si tion, (D7)have a (G)cheer y (D7)dis po (G)si tion, (C)ros y (G)cheeks,

no (G)warts!

Play games,

all sorts.

You must be (G)kind, you (D7)must be (G)wit ty, (D7)ver y (G)sweet and (D7)fair ly (G)pret ty; (C)take us on (G)out ings, (D7)give us (G)treats,

sing songs, (D7)bring

(G)sweets.

(G7)Nev er be cross or (C)cruel; nev er give us (G7)cas tor oil or (C)gruel;

(A7)love us as a son and (D)daugh ter, (G)and (A)nev er smell of bar ley (D7)wa ter.

If you won’t (G)scold and

dom i (G)nate us, (D7)we will nev er (G)give you (D7)cause to (G)hate us.

We (C)won’t hide your (Am)spec ta cles so (Bm)you can’t (Em7)see, put (Am)toads in your (D7)bed or (Dm)pep per in your (E7)tea.

(C)Hur ry, Nan ny!

Man y thanks, sin (G)cere ly,

(G)Jane and (D7)Mi chael (G)Banks.

The Perfect Nanny by Sherman Brothers

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Perfect Nanny”

What key is "The Perfect Nanny" in?: "The Perfect Nanny" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "The Perfect Nanny" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Perfect Nanny" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Perfect Nanny" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?: Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.