Roberta, you say you know me

But I see only what you're paid to show me

Oh, I wish you had the time

Oh, I wish you had the time



Oh, Roberta, I understand you

I know you need to move in other circles too;

It's tough for me, it's tough for you



Roberta, how I've adored you

I'd ask you over but I can't afford you

Oh, I wish you'd take the time

Oh, I wish you'd take the time



Oh, Roberta, the night goes slowly

I know you're workin' but you must get lonely too;

It's tough for me, ah, it's tough for you



And I'm in a bad way and wanna make love to you, ooh, ooh



Oh, I wish you had the time

Oh, I wish you had the time



Oh, Roberta, I really need you

But I suppose that my small change won't see you through;

It's tough for me, ah, it's tough for you