In My Time of Dying by John Mellencamp
In My Time of Dying by John Mellencamp is estimated around D#3 to G#4, based on John Mellencamp'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 In My Time of Dying at karaoke?
In My Time of Dying covers 17 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-1% placement among heartland rock songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D#3 and the high note around G#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
In My Time of Dying's peak note (G#4) sits above a typical baritone's comfort zone but inside a tenor's.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-1%-widest span for heartland rock is a big part of why In My Time of Dying scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 3 semitones would bring In My Time of Dying's peak note inside a typical baritone's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
In My Time of Dying is estimated around D#3 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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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates In My Time of Dying at D#3 to G#4 (about 17 semitones), based on John Mellencamp's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 5 John Mellencamp songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from C3 to A4, about 21 semitones (roughly 1.8 octaves). See the full John Mellencamp vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
In My Time of Dying scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. That top-1%-widest span for heartland rock is a big part of why In My Time of Dying scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty.
In My Time of Dying's peak note (G#4) sits above a typical baritone's comfort zone but inside a tenor's.
Dropping 3 semitones would bring In My Time of Dying's peak note inside a typical baritone's comfortable range.
In My Time of Dying 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 In My Time of Dying, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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