Up The Ladder To The Roof

by The Supremes

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Lyrics

(D)Come with me

and we shall run a cross the sky

and il lum i nate the (G)night.

ing.

Oh,

(G)I o ries

will try and (A)guide ken you

to (D6)bet ter times

and bright er (A7)days.

Don’t be a fraid.

you’ll Go (G)up the (A)lad der to the (Bm)roof where we can (G)see (A7)heav en much (Bm)bet ter.

Go (G)up the (A)lad der to the (Bm)roof where we can (Bbmaj7)be

oh

clos er to (G)heav en.

(D)Stay with me

and we shall let ex pres sions sing;

hear il free dom vir tues (G)ring ing.

Oh,

(G)mem o ries

of yes ter (A)bro ken dreams,

don’t (D6)bet you know

they’ll all fade (A7)way,

Don’t be a if you’ll come (G)up the (A)lad der to the (Bm)roof where we can (G)see (A7)heav en much (Bm)bet ter.

Go (G)up the (A)lad der to the (Bm)roof where we can (Bbmaj7)be

oh

clos er to (G)heav en.

(G)heav en.

We’ll laugh and I’ll (D7)tell you the sto ry of love

and the (Gm)hap pi ness in it, ba by.

We’ll com bine our thoughts and to geth er we’ll (G)trav el to the foun tain of love li ness.

I will nev er (D7)ev er ev er ry leave love

you lone (Gm)to won der in it, ba by.

as we go our on.

Our love, it er will (G)grow el much strong foun tain of love li ness.

er strong er.

Don’t you wan na go (G6)heav en.

Up The Ladder To The Roof by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Up The Ladder To The Roof by The Supremes in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Up The Ladder To The Roof" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Up The Ladder To The Roof"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.