Roar

by Katy Perry
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath.

Scared to rock the (Bbsus2)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 (Bbsus2)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, al read y brush ing (Bbsus2)off the dust.

You (Gm7)hear my voice, you hear that sound.

Like thun der gon na (Bbsus2)shake the ground.

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

Get read y ’cause I’ve (Bbsus2)had e nough.

I (Gm7)see it all.

I see it now.

I got the (Bbsus2)eye of (CN.C.)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.

Lou der, lou der than the li on.

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

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

Now I’m float ing like a but ter fly, sting ing like a bee.

I earned my stripes.

went from ze ro

to my own he ro.

(Bb)held me down but I got up, al read y brush ing (Bbsus2)off the dust.

You (Gm7)hear my voice, you hear that sound.

Like thun der gon na (Bbsus2)shake the ground.

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

Get read y ’cause I’ve (Bbsus2)had e nough.

I (Gm7)see it all.

I see it now.

I got the (Bbsus2)eye of (CN.C.)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.

Lou der, lou der than the li on.

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

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

You’re gon na hear me roar.

Roar.

Roar.

Roar.

Roar.

Roar.

(CN.C.)I got the eye of the ti -

Roar — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Roar" by Katy Perry. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Roar

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Roar" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Roar".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Roar" by Katy Perry in?
The backing track is in Eb at 88 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Roar" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Roar"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Roar", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Roar" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Roar"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Roar"?
"Roar" was originally performed by Katy Perry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Katy Perry are available?
Other accompaniments by Katy Perry: "E.T.", "Firework", "Firework". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Roar" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Roar" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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