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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by Diana Krall 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 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 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 C at 128 BPM.
- 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 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 C at 128 BPM.
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