The Roar
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Capo 2
V1:
G C
I waited for the Lord
G C
He turned and heard my cry
Am Em
His mercy opened up my eyes
Am G/B C
When I couldn’t see and my strength was failing me
Chorus:
G Gsus D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Gsus D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord
C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
V2:
G C
I waited for the Lord
G C
He appeared in blinding light
Am Em
He led me through the darkest night
Am G/B C
When I couldn’t see and my strength was failing me
Chorus:
G Gsus D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Gsus D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord,
C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
Bridge:
G/B
I lifted my hands
C
He lifted me out
G/D C/E
All praise to the Savior, all worship to God
Am
With all that I am
G/B
With all in my heart
C D
All praise to the Savior, all worship to God
Chorus:
G D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Am G/B D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord,
C D Em
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G C G/B
You came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed You, Lord
C D Em
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
How to play The Roar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.