Lyrics
The 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
The monkey grabbed his neck and said Now listen, Jack
Straighten up and fly right
Straighten up and fly right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down, papa, don't you blow your top
Ain't no use in jivin'
What's the use in dabbin'
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down, papa, don't you blow your top
The buzzard told the monkey You're chokin' me
Release your hold and I'll set you free
The monkey looked the buzzard right dead in the eye and said
Your story's fetchin' but it sounds like a lie
Straighten up and fly right
Straighten up and do right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down, papa, don't you blow your top
Straighten up and fly right
Straighten up and do right
Straighten up and fly right
Cool down, papa, don't you blow your top
Credits
Vocals
Robbie Williams
Written By
Nat King Cole, Irving Mills
Original Artist
Nat King Cole
Band
Alex Iles (Tenor Trombone)
Andy Martin (Tenor Trombone)
Bill Liston (Alto Saxophone)
Bruce Otto (Tenor Trombone)
Charlie Paakkari (Assistant Engineer)
Chuck Berghofer (Bass)
Chuck Findley (Trumpet)
Craig Ware (Bass Trombone)
Dennis Farias (Trumpet)
Gary Foster (Alto Saxophone)
Gary Grant (Trumpet)
George Doering (Guitar)
Greg Huckins (Baritone Saxophone)
Harold Jones (Drums)
Jim Cox (Piano)
Pete Christlieb (Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone)
Richard Flack (Pro-Tools)
Sal Lozano (Tenor Saxophone)
Steve Genewick (Engineering)
Wayne Bergeron (Trumpet)
