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 feelin' tired and beat
 I'll go up where the air is fresh and sweet
 I'll get far away from the hustlin' 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

 And at night the stars they put on a show for free
 And darlin', you can share it all with me
 That's what I said
 Keep on tellin' you...

 That right smack dab in the middle of town
 I found a paradise that's troubleproof
 And if this old world starts-a gettin' you down
 There's room enough for two
 Up on the roof
 Up on the roof
 Up on the roof
 Woah, now

 Everything is all right, everything is all right
 C'mon!
 Stop what you're doin' tonight and climb up the stairs
 Be free baby
 We've got the stars above and the city lights below
 Wo-ah up on the roof, now

 (Oooooohhhhhhh