Up On The Roof Lyrics
The Drifters
Lyrics
When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space
On the roof, it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me
Let me tell you now
When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof)
On the roof, the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Let's go up on the roof (up on the roof)
At night the stars put on a show for free
And, darling, you can share it all with me
I keep a-tellin' you
Right smack dab in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, baby (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, honey (up on the roof)
Everything is all right (up on the roof)
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Drifters' hit single "Up on the Roof" was released in 1962 and appeared on their album Save the Last Dance for Me. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and performed by the legendary vocal group The Drifters.
It is a mid-tempo pop tune with soulful lyrics that tell of escaping life's troubles by going up to the roof of a building and finding solace in nature. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and its uplifting message continues to be enjoyed by fans today.