The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy by Chris Stapleton
The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy by Chris Stapleton is estimated around C#3 to G#4, based on Chris Stapleton'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 The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy at karaoke?
The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy's 19-semitone span puts it in the top 57% widest ranges in country songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around C#3 and the high note around G#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A tenor can sing The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy's peak (G#4) without strain; a baritone would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 57% widest for country helps explain The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy is estimated around C#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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Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy at C#3 to G#4 (about 19 semitones), based on Chris Stapleton's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 5 Chris Stapleton songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from A2 to C#5, about 28 semitones (roughly 2.3 octaves). See the full Chris Stapleton vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. A span in the top 57% widest for country helps explain The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
A tenor can sing The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy's peak (G#4) without strain; a baritone would be stretching for it.
Transpose The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy 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 The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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