Does "Up On The Roof" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Up On The Roof" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Up On The Roof"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Up On The Roof — Piano Lead Sheet

"Up On The Roof" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Drifters

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How to Play "Up On The Roof" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.