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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Linda Ronstadt in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Straighten Up And Fly Right" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Straighten Up And Fly Right" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 115 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Straighten Up And Fly Right" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Straighten Up And Fly Right" is in the key of Bb at 115 BPM.
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