Learn To Do It (From Anastasia)

by Stephen Flaherty

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You were born in a (G7)pal ace by the sea.

A (Bbm)pal ace by the sea.

(F)Could it be?

Yes, it’s so.

You rode horse back when (G7)you were on ly three.

(Bbm)Horse back rid ing?

Me?

(F)Hors e’s name?

Ro me o!

(Bb)You threw tan trums and (C7)ter ror ized the cook!

(Ebm)How the pal ace shook!

(Bb)Charm ing child!

Wrote the book!

But you’d be have when your (C7)fa ther gave that look!

I (Bb7)mag ine how it was.

Your long for got ten past!

We’ve (B7)lots and lots to teach you and the time is go ing fast!

Now, (E)shoul ders back and stand up tall and do not walk, but try to float.

I (Esus2)feel a lit tle fool ish.

Am I (B7)float ing?

Like a sink ing boat!

You (E7sus)give a bow.

What (E)hap pens now?

Your (A)hand re ceives a kiss!

(B)Most (C#m7)of (Ddim)all, (B)re mem (C#m7)ber (B)this: (Fdim)If (B7)I can learn to do it, (E)you can learn to do it.

(B7)Some thing in you knows it...

There’s (E)noth (D#dim)ing (Edim)to (E)it!

(B7)Fol low in my foot steps, (E)shoe (D7)by (C#)shoe!

(F#m)You can learn to (A)do (B7)it, (C7)too!

Now, (F)el bows in and sit up straight.

And do not slurp the stro ga noff.

I (C7)nev er cared for stro ga noff.

She said that like a Ro ma nov!

The (Cm7)sam o var!

The (F)cav i ar!

Des (Bb)sert and then good night?

(C7)Not (Bb)un (Ebdim)til (C7)you get (Bb)this (C7)right!

(F#dim)If (C7)I can learn to do it, (F)you can learn to do it.

(C7)Pull your self to geth er and (F)you’ll (C7)pull (G#dim7)through (F)it!

(C7)Tell your self it’s ea sy.

(F)And (Eb7)it’s (D7)true!

(Gm)You can learn to (Bb)do (C)it, (F)too!

Now, here’s your great aunt Ol ga.

How she frol icked on the Vol ga!

(A)Oh!

Your dis tant cous in Van ya.

Loved his vod ka!

Got it, An ya?

(D)No!

The Duke of Ol den (D)burg was (G)short!

Lou ise of Bad en (Gm)had a...

(D)Wart!

Count Ser gei wore a (D)feath ered (G)hat!

I hear he’s got ten (Gm)ver y (D)fat!

And I re call his yel low (E7)cat!

(E#dim)If (B7)you can learn to do it, (E)he can learn to do it!

(B7)Pull your self to geth er and (E)we’ll (B7)pull (Gdim)through (E)it.

(B7)Tell your self it’s eas y (E)and (D7)it’s (C#)true!

(F#m)You can learn to (A)do (B)it!

(G#m)Noth ing (C#7)to it!

(F#m)You can learn to (A)do (B7)it!

The (B7)cav i ar.

The stro ga noff.

The (E)sam o var.

The feath ered hat.

The (B7)cou sin drank, the duke was short.

And (E)here a (F#m)wart and (C7)there a (E)cat.

The (B7)hors e’s name was Ro me o.

So (E)tell me (D7)some thing (C#)new!

Ha!

Ha!

(F#)You can learn to (F#m7)do

(B)it

(E)too!

Learn To Do It (From Anastasia) by Stephen Flaherty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Learn To Do It (From Anastasia) by Stephen Flaherty in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 118 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Learn To Do It (From Anastasia)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Learn To Do It (From Anastasia)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Stephen Flaherty songs work for kids?
Try "A Rumor In St. Petersburg (from Anastasia)", "Close The Door (from Anastasia)", "Crossing A Bridge (from Anastasia)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.