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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Up On The Roof" by The Drifters in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Up On The Roof" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Up On The Roof" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Up On The Roof"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Up On The Roof" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Up On The Roof"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Up On The Roof" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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