The Painter by Cody Johnson
The Painter by Cody Johnson is estimated around F#3 to D#5, based on Cody Johnson'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 Painter at karaoke?
The Painter covers 21 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-59% placement among country songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around F#3 and the high note around D#5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
D#5 is The Painter's ceiling: out of an alto's comfort zone, but well within a mezzo-soprano's.
Karaoke difficulty
The Painter is a more familiar karaoke pick than the typical country song HumMatch tracks (scores 54/100 vs. a median of 38).
Who it likely fits
That top-59%-widest span for country is a big part of why The Painter scores 63/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who may struggle
Dropping 1 semitone would bring The Painter's peak note inside a typical alto's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
The Painter is estimated around F#3 to D#5. 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
Comfort Range
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.
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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 The Painter at F#3 to D#5 (about 21 semitones), based on Cody Johnson's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 3 Cody Johnson songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from F2 to G#5, about 39 semitones (roughly 3.3 octaves). See the full Cody Johnson vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
The Painter scores 63/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. The Painter is a more familiar karaoke pick than the typical country song HumMatch tracks (scores 54/100 vs. a median of 38).
D#5 is The Painter's ceiling: out of an alto's comfort zone, but well within a mezzo-soprano's.
That top-59%-widest span for country is a big part of why The Painter scores 63/100 for karaoke difficulty.
The Painter 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 Painter, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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