Can you sing Cry Me a River by Ella Fitzgerald?
Cry Me a River by Ella Fitzgerald is estimated around G#2 to A4, based on Ella Fitzgerald's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
Estimated from the artist’s full range, which likely spans multiple singers or harmonies; the lead melody is probably narrower. Verification pending.
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Can I sing Cry Me a River at karaoke?
Cry Me a River's 25-semitone span puts it in the top 2% widest ranges in jazz songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around G#2 and the high note around A4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A baritone would need to stretch for Cry Me a River's peak note (A4), but it lands comfortably for a tenor.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 2% widest for jazz helps explain Cry Me a River's 75/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose Cry Me a River down 4 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
Cry Me a River is estimated around G#2 to A4. 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.
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Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Cry Me a River at G#2 to A4 (about 25 semitones), based on Ella Fitzgerald's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
HumMatch has not verified a researched vocal range for Ella Fitzgerald yet. Estimated ranges across 17 songs suggest roughly F#2 to E5 (roughly 2.8 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Cry Me a River scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. A span in the top 2% widest for jazz helps explain Cry Me a River's 75/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
A baritone would need to stretch for Cry Me a River's peak note (A4), but it lands comfortably for a tenor.
Transpose Cry Me a River down 4 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
Cry Me a River 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 Cry Me a River, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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