A buzzard took the 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

But the monkey grabbed his neck

And said listen up Jack



Straighten up and fly right

Straighten up and fly right

Straighten up and fly right

Cool down papa don't blow your top

Ain't any use in divin 'what's the use in jivin'

Straighten up and fly right

Cool down papa don't 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

He said your story's so touching but it sounds like a lie



Straighten up and fly right

Straighten up and fly right

Straighten up and fly right

Cool down papa don't blow your top