When this old world starts getting me down And people are just too much for me to face (up on the roof) I climb way up to the top of the stairs And all my cares just drift right into space (up on the roof) On the roof, it's peaceful as can be And there the world below can't bother me Let me tell you now When I come home feelin' tired and beat I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof) I get away from the hustling crowd And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof) On the roof, the only place I know Where you just got to wish to make it so Let's meet up on the roof (up on the roof) Well, at night the stars, they put on a show for free And, darling, you can share it all with me Let me tell you now That 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 Up on the roof (up on the roof) Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof) On the roof (up on the roof)