Roar

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath.

Scared to rock the (Bb)boat and make a mess.

So I sat qui et ly, a greed pol ite ly.

I guess that I for got I had a choice.

I let you push me (Bb)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 (Bb)off the dust.

You (Gm7)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.

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

I (Gm7)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 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, oh, (Bb)oh, oh, oh.

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

You’re gon na hear me roar.

Roar by Katy Perry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Roar”

What key is "Roar" in?
"Roar" by Katy Perry is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Roar" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Roar" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Roar"?
This arrangement of "Roar" uses 3 chords: Bb, Eb, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Roar" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.