The Perfect Nanny

by Sherman Brothers
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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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Perfect Nanny" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œThe Perfect Nanny”

Why does "The Perfect Nanny" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "The Perfect Nanny".
What key is "The Perfect Nanny" by Sherman Brothers played in?
The Perfect Nanny is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Perfect Nanny"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Perfect Nanny" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Perfect Nanny"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Perfect Nanny"?
"The Perfect Nanny" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Perfect Nanny"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Perfect Nanny".
Can I see all the notes in "The Perfect Nanny"?
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 G at 100 BPM.