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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Straighten Up And Fly Right" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Straighten Up And Fly Right"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Straighten Up And Fly Right". Key of C, 128 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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