Billy Joel - Roberta: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Roberta" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
F G A#/C C A#/C Roberta, you say you know me F G A#/C C A#/C C But I see only what you're paid to show me A# F/A C7sus4 F Oh, I wish you had the time A# F/A G7 C C7 F Oh, I wish you had the time, oh-oh- oh F G A#/C C A#/C C Roberta, I understand you F G A#/C C A#/C C Dm I know you need to move in other circles too G/B C It's tough for me, F/A A# C7sus4 F It's tough for you-oooo-oo-oo-oo 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 D#/G F/A And I'm in a bad way and wanna make love to A#maj9 A#6 A#maj7 A#6 you Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh A# F/A C7sus4 F Oh, I wish you had the time A# F/A G7 C C7 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 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  A#6  A#maj7  B  C  C7  C7sus4  D#  Dm  F  G  G7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Roberta" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Roberta" by Billy Joel.