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Up on the Roof Lyrics by E. Clayton Cornelious

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

2014

[THE DRIFTERS]
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
I get away from the hustling crowds
And all that rat race noise down in the street
On the roof's the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Oh, let's go
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-telling you
Right smack down 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
Up on the roof
Everyhting's all right
Up on the roof
Oh, come on baby
Up on the roof
Up on the roof
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E. Clayton Cornelious

E. Clayton Cornelious

About “Up on the Roof” by E. Clayton Cornelious

Read the complete lyrics to "Up on the Roof" by E. Clayton Cornelious from the album "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Broadway, Soundtrack, Musicals.

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"Up on the Roof" is credited to E. Clayton Cornelious. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Up on the Roof" appears on "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2014.

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