[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

[Chorus]
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

[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

[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
And I'm in a bad way and I wanna make love to you

[Refrain]
Oh, I wish you had the time
Oh, I wish you had the time
[Chorus]
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