up on the roof

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.

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.

I get away from the hustling crowd

and all that rat-race noise down in the street.

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.

At night the stars put on a show for free

and darling, you can share it all with me.

I keep a-tellin' you...

Right smack dab in the middle of town

I've 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.

Oh, come on baby

Oh, come on honey

Everything is all right up on the roof.

Up On The Roof/Song and Lyrics/Gerry Goffin/Carole King

All photos at Zanata - Plano