You Give Love a Bad Name

by Bon Jovi  ·  1986

All Bon Jovi songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Alto Songs
Low Note
D2
MIDI 38
High Note
G5
MIDI 79
Span
41
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

You Give Love a Bad Name spans 41 semitones — from D2 to G5 (3.4 octaves).

D2
G5
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
D5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Genre

rock80s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing You Give Love a Bad Name?
You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi requires a vocal range from B2 to D5, spanning 27 semitones — about 2.3 octaves.
Is You Give Love a Bad Name hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 27 semitones from B2 to D5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing You Give Love a Bad Name at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. You Give Love a Bad Name sits between B2 and D5. 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 You Give Love a Bad Name?
The highest note in You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi is D5 (MIDI 74). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in You Give Love a Bad Name?
The lowest note is B2 (MIDI 47). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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