Up On The Roof

by The Drifters
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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.

Up On The Roof — Simple Sheet Music

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"Up On The Roof" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “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.

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