when this old world starts and getting me down
and people are just too much for me to face
i'll climb way up to the top of the stairs
and all my cares just drift right into space
on the roof it's peaceful as can be
and there the world below don't bother me no no
so when i come home feeling tired and beat
i'll go up where the air is fresh and sweet
i'll get far away from the hustle and crowd
and all that rat race noise
down in the street
on the roof that's the only place i know
look at the city baby
where you just have to wish to make it
so let's go up on the roof
like the stars they put on a show for free
and darling you can share it all with me
that's what i said
keep on telling you that right smack dab
in the middle of town
i've found a paradise that's trouble proof
if this old world starts getting you down
there's room enough for two
up on the roof
up on the roof
up on the moon
everything is alright
everything is alright
come on
look what you're doing tonight
and climb up the stairs at me and see
we've got the stars above
and the city lights below oh
up on the roof now