Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Carole King
Vocals
James Taylor
Acoustic Guitar
Joel O'Brien
Drums
John Fischback
Synthesizer
Abigale Haness
Background Vocals
Delores Hall
Background Vocals
Danny Kortchmar
Electric Guitar
Ralph Schuckett
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carole King
Songwriter
Gerry Goffin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Fischback
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just to 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
[Verse 2]
Let me tell you, now
When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all that rat race noise
Down the street
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
[Verse 3]
At night, the stars put on a show for free
And darling, you can share it all with me
[Verse 4]
I keep on tellin' you
Right smack dab in the middle of town
I found a paradise that's trouble proof
So if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two
Up on the roof
[Verse 5]
Up on the roof
Everything is alright
Up on the roof
Oh, come on, baby
Up on the roof
Everything is alright
Up on the roof
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin