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The Perfect Nanny

Karen Dotrice & Matthew Garber

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Karen Dotrice

Vocals

Matthew Garber

Vocals

Irwin Kostal

Conductor

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Richard M. Sherman

Richard M. Sherman

Songwriter

Robert B. Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

Songwriter

Irwin Kostal

Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Bruce Botnick

Mixing Engineer

Jack Wadsworth

Research

Jeff Sheridan

Mastering Engineer

John Polito

Mastering Engineer

Randy Thornton

Compilation Producer

Ron Kidd

Mastering Engineer

Shawn Murphy

Mixing Engineer

Ted Kryczko

Compilation Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]

Wanted, a nanny for two adorable children

[Verse 1]

If you want this choice position

Have a cheery disposition

Rosy cheeks, no warts

That's the part I put in

Play games, all sorts

[Verse 2]

You must be kind, you must be witty

Very sweet and fairly pretty

Take us on outings, give us treats

Sing songs, bring sweets

[Bridge]

Never be cross or cruel

Never give us castor oil or gruel

Love us as a son and daughter

And never smell of barley water

I put that in too

[Verse 3]

If you won't scold and dominate us

We will never give you cause to hate us

We won't hide your spectacles so you can't see

Put toads in your bed or pepper in your tea

[Outro]

Hurry, Nanny

Many thanks

Sincerely

Jane and Michael Banks

Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman

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