(C)Buz zard took a (C7)mon key for a (F)ride in the (F#dim7)air.
(E7)Mon key thought that (A7)ev ’ry thing was (D7)on the square.
(C)Buz zard tried to (C7)throw the mon key (F)off of his (F#dim7)back, but the (C)mon key turned a round and said, “Hey lis ten, Jack,
straight en (C7)up and fly (F)right,
straight en (A7)up and (Dm7)stay right.
Straight en up and fly right.
Cool down, (A7)pa pa, don’t you blow your (G7)top.
Ain’t no (C)use in (F)jiv in’, what’s the (A7)use of (D7)div in’?
Straight en up (C7)and fly right.
Cool down, pa pa, don’t you blow your (C)top.” Well, the (E7)buz zard told the mon key, “You are chok in’ me.
Re (A7)lease your hold and I will set you free.” Mon (D9)key looked the buz zard right (A7)dead in the (D7)eye and said, (G13)“Your sto ry’s so touch ing, but it sounds just like a lie.
So, straight en up and (F69)fly right,
straight en up and stay right.
Straight en up and (Fma9)fly right.
(C)Cool down, pa pa, don’t you blow your top.” down, pa pa, don’t you (D9)blow (G)your (C7)top.”
Straighten Up And Fly Right by Diana Krall
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 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 Diana Krall is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 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 20 chords: A7, Bbdom, Bdom, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cmaj9, +12 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 Diana Krall can I play here?
- Try "HIT THAT JIVE JACK", "I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT YOU", "THE GIRL IN THE OTHER ROOM". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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