Jumping Off The Roof

When Sam and Jean were growing up they didn't give a hoot

They had a game they loved to play called jumping off the roof

One Sam had learned from his old man, a Vietnam marine

And when he knew it absolute, he taught the rules to Jean

Now Jean she was an only child a few doors down the street

And when the two were introduced Sam didn't miss a beat

When Jean displayed her interest, well he wasn't fireproof

So he showed her all there was to know

'Bout jumping off the roof

Jump said Sam

Oh, I don't know said Jean

Come on jump Sam said

This may be your only chance to be my beauty queen

Now jumping off the roof it was a game made up of parts

The first step comprised of taking hold of Jeanie's heart

Second stage was easy once y ou had that perfect fool

And Sammy knew the torture weIl, cause he'd made up the rules

Next came the important part, he had to make her cry

And he set free the meanest, cruelest stunts he could untie

And when he felt for certain Jean was just about to sink

Then he unleashed that velvet tongue and snatched her from the brink

Refrão

In time they found that jumping was a blessing and a curse

Love without a blindfold can be suicide or worse

Sam became an expert in the art of lies and truth

And Jeanie loved to play that game called jumping off the roof

Jump said Sam

WeIl alright said Jean

I'll jump, she said

Because this could be my only chance to be your beauty queen