Intro verse 1 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. Interlude verse 2 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, It's tough for you Bridge And I'm in a bad way and wanna make love to you Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh Instrumental verse 3 (no vocals) (no vocals) Oh, I wish you had the time Oh, I wish you had the time oh oh Roberta, I really need you But I suppose that my small change won't see you through It's tough for me, It's tough for you Interlude Outro La la la la la la La la la la la la-la La la la la la la-la la-la La la la la la la La la la la la la-la La la la la la la-la la-la (fade out)
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