When We Were Young

by Adele  ·  2015

All Adele songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Alto Songs
Low Note
C3
MIDI 48
High Note
C6
MIDI 84
Span
36
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

When We Were Young spans 36 semitones — from C3 to C6 (3.0 octaves).

C3
C6
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
D♯5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Tenor
Higher male range

Genre

pop2010s

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Build vocal strength
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Duet Potential
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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing When We Were Young?
When We Were Young by Adele requires a vocal range from D3 to D♯5, spanning 25 semitones — about 2.1 octaves.
Is When We Were Young hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 25 semitones from D3 to D♯5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing When We Were Young at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. When We Were Young sits between D3 and D♯5. 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 When We Were Young?
The highest note in When We Were Young by Adele is D♯5 (MIDI 75). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in When We Were Young?
The lowest note is D3 (MIDI 50). The low note is in the tenor/alto range — no deep bass required.

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