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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Straighten Up And Fly Right" in visual bar notation — 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, 115 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 “Straighten Up And Fly Right”
- Why does "Straighten Up And Fly Right" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Straighten Up And Fly Right".
- What key is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
- Straighten Up And Fly Right 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 "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" 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 "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- "Straighten Up And Fly Right" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, A9, Abdim7, Bb, Bb7, C, C6, C7, +11 more.
- What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
- Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "BLUE BAYOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Straighten Up And Fly Right".
- Can I see all the notes in "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- 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 115 BPM.
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