Can you sing I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin?
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin is estimated around A2 to C5, based on George Michael & Aretha Franklin'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 I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) at karaoke?
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'s 27-semitone span puts it in the top 4% widest ranges in rnb songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A2 and the high note around C5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto can sing I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'s peak (C5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
Karaoke familiarity for I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) sits at 28/100: less recognizable than the typical rnb song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
Who it likely fits
A span in the top 4% widest for rnb helps explain I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'s 81/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who may struggle
Transpose I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) is estimated around A2 to C5. 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 I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) at A2 to C5 (about 27 semitones), based on George Michael & Aretha Franklin'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 George Michael & Aretha Franklin yet. Estimated ranges across 1 song suggest roughly A2 to C5 (roughly 2.3 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) scores 81/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Karaoke familiarity for I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) sits at 28/100: less recognizable than the typical rnb song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
An alto can sing I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'s peak (C5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
A span in the top 4% widest for rnb helps explain I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'s 81/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
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