[Verse 1]
When this old world starts getting me down
And people are much too much for me to take
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
I get away from the hustle and 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
Up on the roof

[Verse 3]
Right smack down in the middle of town
I 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
Oh
On the roof
Ah