The Perfect Nanny

by Richard M. Sherman
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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 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 Bb, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 Richard M. Sherman played in?
The Perfect Nanny 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 "The Perfect Nanny"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Perfect Nanny" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Richard M. Sherman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 Bb at 116 BPM.

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