Can you sing King of New York by Newsies?
King of New York by Newsies runs D#3 to G4 (16 semitones), rated easier for karaoke. Hum for 30 seconds to see your exact percent fit before you step up.
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Vocal character
bright, playful · tenor, big ensemble tap number
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Can I sing King of New York at karaoke?
Spanning 16 semitones, King of New York ranks among the top 99% widest in musical songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D#3 and the high note around G4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
King of New York's peak note (G4) sits above a typical baritone's comfort zone but inside a tenor's.
Karaoke difficulty
King of New York rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 16/100 median for the typical musical song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
King of New York's 50/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-99%-widest span for musical.
Who may struggle
A 2-semitones drop would put King of New York's peak note inside a typical baritone's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
King of New York is estimated around D#3 to G4. 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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Great for a tenor in a group number, sitting between D#3 and G4 for most of the tap heavy chorus.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
King of New York spans roughly D#3 to G4: about 16 semitones. Your safest move is to compare that against your own Vocal ID.
Across the 3 Newsies songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from D#3 to G4, about 16 semitones (roughly 1.3 octaves). See the full Newsies vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
King of New York scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. King of New York rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 16/100 median for the typical musical song HumMatch tracks.
King of New York's peak note (G4) sits above a typical baritone's comfort zone but inside a tenor's.
King of New York's 50/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-99%-widest span for musical.
King of New York 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 King of New York, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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