Cry Baby

by Janis Joplin  ·  1971

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C5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

Perfect For These Voice Types

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Baritone
Most common male voice
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Tenor
Higher male range

Genre

bluesrock70s

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Road Trip
Upbeat singalong
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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Cry Baby?
Cry Baby by Janis Joplin requires a vocal range from C3 to C5, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is Cry Baby hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 24 semitones from C3 to C5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Cry Baby at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Cry Baby sits between C3 and C5. If your range covers those notes, you'll nail it. Not sure? HumMatch detects your range in seconds — just hum a note.
What is the highest note in Cry Baby?
The highest note in Cry Baby by Janis Joplin is C5 (MIDI 72). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in Cry Baby?
The lowest note is C3 (MIDI 48). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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