Sad Eyes by Enrique Iglesias
Can you sing this at karaoke? HumMatch checks vocal range, style, difficulty, and safer alternatives before you step up.
Vocal character
wistful ballad · tenor — sustained, emotive
Editorial estimate, used as a minor fine-tuning signal alongside your vocal range — not a substitute for hearing the song.
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Can I sing Sad Eyes at karaoke?
Spanning 21 semitones, Sad Eyes ranks among the top 60% widest in pop songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A#3 and the high note around G5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A soprano can sing Sad Eyes's peak (G5) without strain; a mezzo-soprano would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
Sad Eyes rates 30/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 38/100 median for the typical pop song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Sad Eyes's 62/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-60%-widest span for pop.
Who may struggle
A 2-semitones drop would put Sad Eyes's peak note inside a typical mezzo-soprano's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Sad Eyes is estimated around A#3 to G5. 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
Fits a higher tenor who can sustain a mixed or falsetto top near G5 while resting around Bb3 in the verses.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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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.
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
Sad Eyes spans roughly A#3 to G5: about 21 semitones. Your safest move is to compare that against your own Vocal ID.
Sad Eyes scores 62/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Sad Eyes rates 30/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 38/100 median for the typical pop song HumMatch tracks.
Sad Eyes's 62/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-60%-widest span for pop.
Sad Eyes 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 Sad Eyes, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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