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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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”
- What key is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
- Straighten Up And Fly Right is arranged in the key of F 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 there a karaoke version of "Straighten Up And Fly Right" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Straighten Up And Fly Right" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Straighten Up And Fly Right" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.