Man in Black

by Johnny Cash  ·  1971

All Johnny Cash songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Baritone Songs
Low Note
E2
MIDI 40
High Note
B4
MIDI 71
Span
31
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
🟣

🎤 Practice with Karaoke Video

Practice singing Man in Black with a backing track:

Find Karaoke Version on YouTube
Opens YouTube search for "Man in Black karaoke"

Can You Sing "Man in Black"?

Hum into your microphone for 5 seconds. HumMatch instantly detects your vocal range and tells you if this song fits your voice.

🎤 Test My Voice — Free Browse All Songs

Vocal Range Breakdown

Man in Black spans 31 semitones — from E2 to B4 (2.6 octaves).

E2
B4
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
D4
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

Perfect For These Voice Types

🎵
Bass
Deep, rich low range

Genre

countryfolk70s

Best For

🚗
Road Trip
Upbeat singalong
🎯
Practice
Build vocal strength
🎹
Try Transposing Higher
Shift 2 semitones higher for more comfortable lows. Most karaoke apps let you adjust pitch.

🎸 Can Your Squad Nail This Together?

Test your group's vocal ranges and find songs everyone can sing. Perfect for karaoke nights and road trips.

➡️ Try SquadMatch

Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Man in Black?
Man in Black by Johnny Cash requires a vocal range from E2 to D4, spanning 22 semitones — about 1.8 octaves.
Is Man in Black hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 22 semitones from E2 to D4. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Man in Black at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Man in Black sits between E2 and D4. 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 Man in Black?
The highest note in Man in Black by Johnny Cash is D4 (MIDI 62). This is a comfortable upper limit for baritones and altos.
What is the lowest note in Man in Black?
The lowest note is E2 (MIDI 40). This dips into bass/baritone territory — singers with a lower register will feel at home.

Similar Songs by Vocal Range

Psychedelic Shack
The Temptations
E2–D4  Hard
This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie
E2–D4  Hard
If I Had a Song
Pete Seeger
E2–D4  Hard
Cold Cold Heart
Hank Williams
E2–D4  Hard

Find Every Song That Fits YOUR Voice

HumMatch analyzes your exact vocal range from a 5-second hum — then instantly shows you which of our 6,000+ songs you can sing. No sign-up, no downloads, completely free.

🎤 Start Humming — It's Free

Save your best-fit songs, playlists, and SquadMatch sessions

Get unlimited access with Squad Leader — unlimited hums, saved playlists, and host group sessions to find songs your whole crew can sing.

⭐ Upgrade to Squad Leader