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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.
I Now I’m float ing like a but ter fly, sting ing like a bee.
(Bbsus2)past 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, 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Roar" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Roar”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Roar"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Roar" by Katy Perry played in?
- Roar is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Roar"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Roar" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Roar"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Roar"?
- "Roar" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Roar"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Cm, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Roar". Key of Bb, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.