God Moves on the Water by Robert Johnson
God Moves on the Water by Robert Johnson is estimated around B2 to G#4, based on Robert Johnson'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 God Moves on the Water at karaoke?
God Moves on the Water's 21-semitone span puts it in the top 30% widest ranges in blues songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around B2 and the high note around G#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On God Moves on the Water, G#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a baritone, though a tenor can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 30% widest for blues helps explain God Moves on the Water's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose God Moves on the Water down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
God Moves on the Water is estimated around B2 to G#4. 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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Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates God Moves on the Water at B2 to G#4 (about 21 semitones), based on Robert Johnson'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 Robert Johnson yet. Estimated ranges across 93 songs suggest roughly D2 to G#4 (roughly 2.5 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
God Moves on the Water scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. A span in the top 30% widest for blues helps explain God Moves on the Water's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
On God Moves on the Water, G#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a baritone, though a tenor can reach it without strain.
Transpose God Moves on the Water down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
God Moves on the Water 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 God Moves on the Water, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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