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(C)I grew up on the sly
in the (Em7)gut ters and the (Am)streets of (G)Pe ters burg.
(C)Just a kid on the fly
get ting (Em7)good at get ting (Am)by in (Bb)Pe ters burg.
(G)I’ve (A)bar tered for a blan (A)ket, sto len for my bread, (A)learned to take my chanc (A)es and (Asus)use (A)my (E)head.
(A)A Rus sian rat is clev (A)er.
(A)Clev er or he (A)ends up (Bsus)dead!
Boils down to: (A)there are some who (A)sur vive.
Some who don’t.
(Bm7)Some give up.
Some give (C#7)in.
Me, I won’t!
(Bm7)Black and blue, wel (A)come to my Pe ters burg.
(C)Stand ing here, you can see
from the (Em7)spires to the (Am)piers of (C)Pe ters burg!
(C)I’d be down on that quay
sell (F)ing (Em7)sto len sou ve (Am)nirs of (Bb)Pe ters burg!
(G)The (A)pal ac es a bove (A)and al ley ways be low, (A)fun ny when a cit (A)y is (Asus)all (A)you (E)know.
(A)How e ven when you hate (A)it, some thing in you (A)loves it (Bsus)so!
That’s where I (A)learned my stuff in (A)some rough com pa ny.
(Bm7)There’s the boy grow ing (C#7)up who was me.
(Bm7)All I’ve been, all I’ll be.
(E7sus)We (E)can (Eb)do what we’re told, we can (Dm7)go where we’re led.
But I (Gm7)learned from my (C7)fa ther to (F)see what’s a head.
(G)Noth ing here to hold me.
No one that I owe.
(G)Fun ny how a boy (D)can (G)grow.
(A)Fun ny how a cit y tells you when it’s time to (Bsus)go!
Boils down to: (A)there are some who (A)have walls yet to climb.
(Bm7)You and I, on the (C#7)fly, (A)just in time!
(Bm7)But to night, there’s a sky and quite a (C#m7)view.
(Bm7)Wel come to
my Pe ters (A)burg.
My Petersburg (From Anastasia) — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Petersburg (From Anastasia)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Petersburg (From Anastasia)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)" by Stephen Flaherty played in?
- My Petersburg (From Anastasia) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)"?
- "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)" was originally performed by Stephen Flaherty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Flaherty can I play here?
- Try "A Rumor In St. Petersburg (from Anastasia)", "Close The Door (from Anastasia)", "Crossing A Bridge (from Anastasia)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Petersburg (From Anastasia)". Key of C, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.