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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.
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Roar — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Roar" by Katy Perry as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Roar" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Roar" by Katy Perry in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Roar" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.