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Intro:
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
So I sat quietly,   agree politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing
So I fell for everything
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero,  to my own hero
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
Ohhh oh oh oh  oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar

The story behind the song

"Roar" is a power pop song with arena rock elements, centered on the idea of standing up for oneself and self-empowerment. It was released as the lead single from Katy Perry's fourth studio album, Prism, in 2013, which was a dance-inspired record. The lyrics invite you to tap into an inner strength and find your voice.

AI-written from these sources:Roar (song) — Wikipedia ↗Katy Perry — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Roar

by Katy Perry

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Intro:

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

So I sat quietly, agree politely

I guess that I forgot I had a choice

I let you push me past the breaking point

I stood for nothing

So I fell for everything

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Get ready 'cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Ohhh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar

Now I'm floating like a butterfly

Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes

I went from zero, to my own hero

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Get ready 'cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Ohhh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Ohhh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar

Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Ohhh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Ohhh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar

About Roar Chords by Katy Perry

Learn how to play Roar by Katy Perry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Roar chords”, “Roar guitar chords”, or “Katy Perry Roar chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Roar chords and for experienced players who want accurate Roar lyrics and chords in one place.

FAQ — Roar by Katy Perry

How do I play "Roar" by Katy Perry on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Roar" by Katy Perry on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "Roar" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Roar" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Roar"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Roar" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Roar" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Roar" by Katy Perry with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Katy Perry below.

What key is "Roar" in?

The chords for "Roar" show the original chord names. Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.