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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Straighten Up And Fly Right" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 128 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 play "Straighten Up And Fly Right" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Straighten Up And Fly Right" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Diana Krall played in?
- Straighten Up And Fly Right is arranged in the key of C 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 128 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 Diana Krall. 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 20 chords: A7, Bbdom, Bdom, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cmaj9, +12 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Straighten Up And Fly Right" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Straighten Up And Fly Right" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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