The (F6)buz zard took the mon key for a (Gm7)ride in the air, the (F6)mon key thought that ev’ ry thing was (D7)on the square.
The (F6)buz zard tried to throw the mon key (Gm7)off his back, the (F6)mon key grabbed his neck and said, “Now, lis ten, Jack.”
Straight en (F7)up and fly right,
straight en (Bb)up and fly right.
Straight en (F7)up and fly right,
cool down (Bb)pa pa, don’t you blow your top.
Ain’t no use in (Bb)jiv in’.
What’s the (Bb)use in (Gm7)div in’?
Straight en (F7)up and fly right,
cool down (Bb)pa pa, don’t you (C7)blow your top.” The (A7)buz zard told the mon key, “You’re chok ing me, re (D7)lease your hold and I’ll set you free.” The (G9)mon key looked the buz zard right dead in the eye and said, “Your sto ry’s touch ing, but it sounds like a lie.”
Straight en (F7)up and (Bb)fly right,
straight en (Bb)up and (Gm7)do right.
(F)Straight en (F7)up and fly right,
cool down (Dm7)pa pa, don’t you blow your (CN.C.)top.
Fly right.
Straighten Up And Fly Right by Linda Ronstadt
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Straighten Up And Fly Right”
- What key is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" in?
- "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" 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 "Straighten Up And Fly Right" 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.
- What chords are used in "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- This arrangement of "Straighten Up And Fly Right" uses 19 chords: A7, A9, Abdim7, Bb, Bb7, C, C6, C7, +11 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Straighten Up And Fly Right" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
- Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "BLUE BAYOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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