Roar

· by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath, scared to rock the (Cm)boat and make a mess.

So I sat qui et ly,

a greed po lite ly.

I guess that I for got I had a choice.

I let you push me (Cm)past the break ing point.

I stood for noth ing, so I fell for ev ’ry thing.

You (Bb)held me down, but I got up, hey.

Al read y brush ing (Cm)off the dust.

You (Gm)hear my voice, you hear that sound like thun der gon na (Eb)shake the ground.

You (Bb)held me down, but I got up, hey.

Get read y ’cause I’ve (Cm)had e nough.

I (Gm)see it all, I see it now.

I got the (Eb)eye of the ti ger, a fight er, danc ing through the fire.

’Cause I am a cham pion and you’re gon na hear me roar.

Loud er, loud er than a li on ’cause I am a cham pion and you’re gon na hear me roar,

oh,

oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

I Now I’m float in’ like a but ter fly.

I Sting in’ like a (Cm)bee, I earned my stripes.

I went from ze ro so to my own he ’ry ro.

You (Bb)held me down, but I got up, hey.

Al read y brush ing (Cm)off the dust.

You (Gm)hear my voice, you hear that sound like thun der gon na (Eb)shake the ground.

You (Bb)held me down, but I got up, hey.

Get read y ’cause I’ve (Cm)had e nough.

I (Gm)see it all, I see it now.

I got the (Eb)eye of the ti ger, a fight er, danc ing through the fire.

’Cause I am a cham pion and you’re gon na hear me roar.

Loud er, loud er than a li on ’cause I am a cham pion and you’re gon na hear me roar,

oh,

oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

You’re gon na hear me roar,

oh,

oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

Roar,

oh,

roar,

oh,

roar.

(CN.C.)I got the eye of the ti You’re gon na hear me roar.

Roar by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Roar” by Katy Perry in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Roar" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Roar"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Roar" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.