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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Up On The Roof" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Up On The Roof" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Up On The Roof" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Up On The Roof"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Up On The Roof" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Up On The Roof"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Up On The Roof" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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