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