Only When You Leave by Spandau Ballet
Only When You Leave by Spandau Ballet is estimated around A2 to A#4, based on Spandau Ballet'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 Only When You Leave at karaoke?
Spanning 25 semitones, Only When You Leave ranks among the top 19% widest in new wave songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A2 and the high note around A#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A tenor would need to stretch for Only When You Leave's peak note (A#4), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Karaoke difficulty
Only When You Leave rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 28/100 median for the typical new wave song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Only When You Leave's 75/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-19%-widest span for new wave.
Who may struggle
A 1-semitone drop would put Only When You Leave's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Only When You Leave is estimated around A2 to A#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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Wide Range
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
Best For
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Room-friendly planning
Try Transposing Lower
If the chorus or highest phrase feels tight, shift the song down a few semitones before performing. Most karaoke apps let you adjust pitch.
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Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Only When You Leave at A2 to A#4 (about 25 semitones), based on Spandau Ballet'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 Spandau Ballet yet. Estimated ranges across 8 songs suggest roughly G#2 to B4 (roughly 2.3 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Only When You Leave scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Only When You Leave rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 28/100 median for the typical new wave song HumMatch tracks.
A tenor would need to stretch for Only When You Leave's peak note (A#4), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Only When You Leave's 75/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-19%-widest span for new wave.
Only When You Leave 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 Only When You Leave, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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