Straighten Up and Fly Right Lyrics

Performed by: The Nat King Cole Trio, 1944
Ear-scribed by: Blueyacover
I was originally inspired to transcribe Lyle Lovett's version, but then decided that
original version would be better to do. Robbie Williams vsn. is also sick. I could not
any vsn. this song on the U.G. site, so enjoy. Sorry, I'm not such a great guitar
but predominantly a piano player. Peace.
Upbeat Jazz Tempo = 70
Key Ab Major
Chords For Piano
Chords used: Ab, Ab6/C, Db6, Ddim7,
(#5)
Verse I
A buzzard took a monkey for a ride in the air
The monkey thought that everything was on the square
The buzzard tried to throw the monkey off his back
(#5)
The monkey grabbed his neck and said, ?Now listen, Jack??
Chorus I
Straighten up and fly right
(#5)
Straighten up and fly right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down papa, don't you blow your top
Ain't no use in divin?
(#5)
What's the use of jiving
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down papa, don't you blow your top
The buzzard told the monkey, ?you are choking me?
?Release your hold, and I will set you free?
The monkey looked the buzzard right dead in the eye
(#5)
And said, ?Your story is so touching, but it sounds just like a lie?
Chorus II
Straighten up and fly right
(#5)
Straighten up and stay right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down papa, don't you blow your top
(Piano/Bass solo, Guitar/Bass Solo based on verse chord progressions)
Straighten up and fly right
Repeat Chorus II
(#5)
Straighten up and stay right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down papa, don't you blow your top
Piano/Guitar outro
(individual notes?) (Chord)
Eb9 ^
Fly right!