Roberta, you say you know me
But I see only what youre 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;
Its tough for me, its tough for you

Roberta, how Ive adored you
Id ask you over but I cant afford you
Oh, I wish youd take the time
Oh, I wish youd take the time

Oh, roberta, the night goes slowly
I know youre workin but you must get lonely too;
Its tough for me, ah, its tough for you

And Im 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 wont see you through;
Its tough for me, ah, its tough for you