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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "The Perfect Nanny" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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About “The Perfect Nanny”

Can I play "The Perfect Nanny" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Perfect Nanny" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Perfect Nanny"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Perfect Nanny" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Perfect Nanny"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Perfect Nanny" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.