Rise

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

I won’t just sur vive.

Oh, you will see me (G)thrive.

Can’t write my sto ry;

I’m be yond the ar che (Em)type.

I won’t just con form,

no mat ter how you shake my (G)core.

so ’Cause my roots, they run deep,

oh.

say,

Oh, ye of so lit tle (Em)faith, don’t doubt it, don’t doubt it.

Vic to ry is in my (C)veins; I know it, I know it.

And I will not ne go ti (G)ate; I’ll fight it, I’ll fight it.

I will trans form.

’Cause (Em)When,

when the (Esus)fi re’s at my (C)feet a gain

and the (Cmaj7)vul tures all start (G)cir cl ing,

they’re whis per ing,

“You’re out of time,” but still I rise.

This is (Esus)no mis take, no (C)ac ci dent.

When you (Cmaj7)think the fi nal (G)nail is in,

think a gain.

Don’t be sur prised; I will still rise.

I must stay con scious

no through the mad ness and cha (G)os,

so I call on my an gels.

They say,

“Oh, ye of so lit tle (Em)faith, don’t doubt it, don’t doubt it.

Vic to ry is in your (C)veins; you know it, you know it.

And you will not ne go ti (G)ate; just fight it, just fight it and be trans formed.”

’Cause (Em)when,

when the (Esus)fi re’s at my (C)feet a gain

and the (Cmaj7)vul tures all start (G)cir cl ing,

they’re whis per ing,

“You’re out of time,” but still I rise.

This is (Esus)no mis take, no (C)ac ci dent.

When you (Cmaj7)think the fi nal (G)nail is in,

think a gain.

Don’t be sur prised; I will still rise.

I must stay con scious I will still rise.

(Don’t doubt it, don’t (Esus)doubt it.) (Em)Oh, oh, (C)oh.

(You know it, you (Cmaj7)know it.) Still rise.

(Just fight it, just fight it.)

Don’t be sur prised; I will still rise.

Rise — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rise" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rise”

Why does "Rise" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rise".
What key is "Rise" by Katy Perry played in?
Rise is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rise"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rise" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Rise"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rise"?
"Rise" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rise"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: B, B7, Bsus4, C, C6, Cmaj7, Em, Esus4, +1 more.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rise"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rise".
Can I see all the notes in "Rise"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.