Songwriters: King, Carole / Goffin, Gerry
Up on the roof
Carole King (attributed to James Taylor)
(Our favorite rooftop in the whole world is the Mayo Hotel’s rooftop bar here in Tulsa.)
When this old world starts a getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I’ll climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space
(It is a great place for people watching. Isn’t skype fun?)
On the roof, it’s peaceful as can be
And there the world below don’t bother me, no, no
So when I come home feeling tired and beat
I’ll go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I’ll get far away from the hustling crowd
And all the rat-race noise down in the street
(We love the refreshments)
On the roof, that’s the only place I know
Look at the city, baby
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Let’s go up on the roof
(And the views are fantastic)
And at night the stars they put on a show for free
And, darling, you can share it all with me
That’s what I said
Keep on telling you
(They have live music sometimes on weekends)
That right smack dab in the middle of town
I found a paradise that’s troubleproof
And if this old world starts a getting you down
There’s room enough for two
Up on the roof…
(Me and Sweetie, my favorite roof partner)
This is fantastic!!! You’re getting more clever and creative with each day that goes by!! And how fun it has been to watch/see/share!! Thank you for sharing and I do love James Taylor and this is one of my favorite songs!! Have a terrific weekend!!
Your photos could be used for a video of the song. Very clever, and a great song from Baby James.
Your photos illustrate the song so well! I love James Taylor and this song!
After last week’s asinine words in this post, how lovely to read something meaningful. Such clever pictures to go with a beautiful song.
One of her best.
Nice to enjoy cocktails with such a marvelous view.
Very nice! Love the song and your interpretations.
James Taylor is one of my favorites. A fine artist, and his voice is pure peace to me. These are some really fine images. Love the selfie of you and your beautiful wife.
clever .. that song is one of my favorites and long before James Taylor recorded it The Drifters recorded and made it a hit
Nicely done!