When (G)this old world starts a (Em7)get ting me down and (C)peo ple are just too much
for me to (G)face,
I’ll climb way a up to the (Em7)top of the stairs
and (C)all my cares just drift right in to space.
(C)On the roof it’s the (C6)peace ful as can be
and (G)there the world be low don’t both er (C)me.
So, when (G)I come home feel ing (Em7)tired ting and beat,
I’ll (C)go ple up where the air is fresh and (G)sweet.
I’ll get far a way from the (Em7)hus of tling crowds and (C)all that rat race noise
down in the street.
(C)On the roof that’s the (C6)on ly place I know
where (G)you just have to wish to make it (C)so;
So, when up on the roof.
At (C)night the stars put (C6)on a show for free,
and, (G)dar ling, you can (Em7)share it all with (C)me.
(CN.C.)I keep a tell in’ you (G)right smack dab in the (Em7)mid dle of town I (C)found a par a dise
that’s trou ble (G)proof.
And if this world starts (Em7)get tin’ you down, there’s (C)room e nough for two
up on the (G)roof.
Up On The Roof by The Drifters
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Up On The Roof”
- What key is "Up On The Roof" in?
- "Up On The Roof" by The Drifters is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Up On The Roof" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Up On The Roof" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Up On The Roof"?
- This arrangement of "Up On The Roof" uses 6 chords: Am7, C, C6, Cmaj7, Em7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Up On The Roof" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Drifters can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BOARDWALK", "LIKE SISTER AND BROTHER", "SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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