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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Up On The Roof" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Up On The Roof”
- Why does "Up On The Roof" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Up On The Roof".
- What key is "Up On The Roof" by The Drifters played in?
- Up On The Roof is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Up On The Roof"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Up On The Roof" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Up On The Roof"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Up On The Roof"?
- "Up On The Roof" was originally performed by The Drifters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Up On The Roof"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, C6, Cmaj7, Em7, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Up On The Roof"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Up On The Roof".
- Can I see all the notes in "Up On The Roof"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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