Pop · 2013 · beginner

Roar

by Katy Perry
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2013

Roar Chord Progression Breakdown

Roar (2013) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Roar?

Roar by Katy Perry uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – vi – IV.

What key is Roar in?

Roar by Katy Perry is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Roar beginner-friendly?

Yes! Roar is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Roar?

Roar is a pop song from 2013.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Roar to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.