I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

by Aretha Franklin & George Michael  ·  1987

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E5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Tenor
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Alto
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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)?
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin & George Michael requires a vocal range from E3 to E5, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 24 semitones from E3 to E5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) sits between E3 and E5. 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 I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)?
The highest note in I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin & George Michael is E5 (MIDI 76). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)?
The lowest note is E3 (MIDI 52). The low note is in the tenor/alto range — no deep bass required.

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