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-oh-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-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 I wanna make love to you

Ooh-ooh-ooh

Oh, I wish you had the time

Oh, I wish you had the time

Oh-oh-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