Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

by Elton John  ·  1974

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Low Note
A2
MIDI 45
High Note
C5
MIDI 72
Span
27
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me spans 27 semitones — from A2 to C5 (2.3 octaves).

A2
C5
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
A♯4
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Baritone
Most common male voice

Genre

poprock70s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me?
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me by Elton John requires a vocal range from A♯2 to A♯4, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 24 semitones from A♯2 to A♯4. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me sits between A♯2 and A♯4. 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 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me?
The highest note in Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me by Elton John is A♯4 (MIDI 70). This is in the upper-mid range — reachable for tenors and mezzo-sopranos.
What is the lowest note in Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me?
The lowest note is A♯2 (MIDI 46). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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