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