Can you sing Cry Wolf by A-ha?
Cry Wolf by A-ha is estimated around B3 to D5, based on A-ha'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 Cry Wolf at karaoke?
Cry Wolf covers 15 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 B3 and the high note around D5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A tenor would need to stretch for Cry Wolf's peak note (D5), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-94%-widest span across the catalog is a big part of why Cry Wolf scores 45/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 5 semitones would bring Cry Wolf's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
HumMatch is still gathering enough data on this song for a deeper breakdown.
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Range Guide
Cry Wolf is estimated around B3 to D5. 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
Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Cry Wolf at B3 to D5 (about 15 semitones), based on A-ha'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 A-ha yet. Estimated ranges across 6 songs suggest roughly A2 to G#5 (roughly 2.9 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Cry Wolf scores 45/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. That top-94%-widest span across the catalog is a big part of why Cry Wolf scores 45/100 for karaoke difficulty.
A tenor would need to stretch for Cry Wolf's peak note (D5), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Dropping 5 semitones would bring Cry Wolf's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Cry Wolf 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 Wolf, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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