[A1] When this old world starts getting me down

And people are just too much for me to face

I climb way up to the top of the stairs

And all my cares just drift right into space

[Bridge 1] On the roof, it's peaceful as can be

And there the world below can't bother me

[(N.C.)] Let me tell you now

[A2] So, When I come home feelin' tired and beat

I'll go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)

I get far away from the hustling crowds

And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof)

[Bridge 2] On the roof, the only place I know

Where you just have to wish to make it so

Let's go up on the roof (up on the roof)

Instrumental - D Bm G G/A D

[Bridge 3] At night the stars put on a show for free

And, darling, you can share it all with me

(N.C. ) I keep a-tellin' you

A3 Right smack dab in the middle of town

I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)

And if this world starts getting you down

There's room enough for two

[Outro] Up on the roof (up on the roof)

Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof)

Oh, come on, baby (up on the roof)

Oh, come on, honey ( up on the roof)

Everything is all right (up on the roof)