What key is "The Perfect Nanny" in?

"The Perfect Nanny" by Richard M. Sherman is in the key of F with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

Lyrics

(C7)If you (F)want this (C7)choice po (F)si tion, (C7)have a (F)cheer y (C7)dis po (F)si tion.

(Bb)Ros y (F)cheeks,

no (F)warts.

Play games,

all (C)sorts.

You (C7)must be (F)kind, you (C7)must be (F)wit ty, (Bb)ver y (F)sweet and (Bb)fair ly (F)pret ty.

(Bb)Take us on (F)out ings, (C7)give us (F)treats.

Sing songs, (C7)bring (F)sweets.

(F7)Nev er be cross or (Bb)cruel, nev er feed us (F7)cas tor oil or (Bb)gruel.

(G7)Love us as a son and (C)daugh ter.

And (G7)nev er smell of bar ley (C7)wa ter.

If (C7)you won’t (F)scold and dom i (F)nate us, (Bb)we will nev er (F)give you (Bb)cause to (F)hate us.

We (Bb)won’t hide your spec ta cles so (F)you can’t (Dm7)see.

Put (Gm)toads in your (C7)bed or (D7sus)pep per in your (D7)tea.

(Gm)Hur ry Nan ny; man y thanks.

Sin (F)cere ly,

Jane and (C7)Mi chael (F6)Banks.

The Perfect Nanny by Richard M. Sherman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “The Perfect Nanny”

What key is "The Perfect Nanny" in?: "The Perfect Nanny" by Richard M. Sherman is in the key of F with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Perfect Nanny" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.