[Verse 1]
When this old world starts getting me down
And people are much too much for me to take (Up on the roof)
I climb right up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space

[Chorus]
On the roof, the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Up on the roof

[Verse 2]
When I get home feeling tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (Up on the roof)
I get away from the hustling crowds
And all that rat-race noise down in the street

[Chorus]
At night the stars put on a show for free
Darling, you can share it all with me
Let's go, I keep telling you

[Verse 3]
Right smack dab in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two up on the roof
[Outro]
Up on the roof (Up on the roof)
Come on, baby, come on, baby
Up on the roof
Up on the roof