Cathy’s Clown by The Everly Brothers
Cathy’s Clown by The Everly Brothers is estimated around C#4 to D#5, based on The Everly Brothers's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
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Can I sing Cathy’s Clown at karaoke?
Cathy’s Clown covers 14 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-94% placement among the HumMatch catalog.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around C#4 and the high note around D#5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A mezzo-soprano can sing Cathy’s Clown's peak (D#5) without strain; an alto would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-94%-widest span across the catalog is a big part of why Cathy’s Clown scores 42/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 1 semitone would bring Cathy’s Clown's peak note inside a typical alto's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
Cathy’s Clown is estimated around C#4 to D#5. Compare that with your Vocal ID before choosing the original key. If your comfortable high note is below the song’s hardest section, try a lower key or one of the safer alternatives below.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Works well as a duet, trading lines between two comfortable ranges.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Cathy’s Clown at C#4 to D#5 (about 14 semitones), based on The Everly Brothers's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 1 The Everly Brothers song with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from A#3 to D5, about 16 semitones (roughly 1.3 octaves). See the full The Everly Brothers vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
Cathy’s Clown scores 42/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. That top-94%-widest span across the catalog is a big part of why Cathy’s Clown scores 42/100 for karaoke difficulty.
A mezzo-soprano can sing Cathy’s Clown's peak (D#5) without strain; an alto would be stretching for it.
Dropping 1 semitone would bring Cathy’s Clown's peak note inside a typical alto's comfortable range.
Cathy’s Clown may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
Hum 3 notes in HumMatch and compare your Vocal ID against Cathy’s Clown, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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