Vocal range of Set Fire to the Rain by Adele
- Original key
- Dm
- Range
- Bb3 – D5
Set Fire to the Rain spans 1 octave and 4 semitones. In the original key it fits a alto or mezzo-soprano voice without changes.
The best key for each voice type
Computed from the song's range and typical comfortable ranges. Capo positions use open chord shapes.
| Voice | Sing it in | Change | Guitar | Notes you'll sing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | Dm | an octave down | Dm shapes, no capo | A#2 – D4 |
| Baritone | Dm | an octave down | Dm shapes, no capo | A#2 – D4 |
| Tenor | Cm | 2 semitones down | Capo 3, Am shapes | G#3 – C5 |
| Alto | Dm | original key | Dm shapes, no capo | A#3 – D5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Dm | original key | Dm shapes, no capo | A#3 – D5 |
| Soprano | Em | 2 semitones up | Em shapes, no capo | C4 – E5 |
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Questions about Set Fire to the Rain
What is the vocal range of Set Fire to the Rain?
Set Fire to the Rain by Adele goes from Bb3 to D5, a span of 1 octave and 4 semitones.
What key is Set Fire to the Rain in?
The original recording is in Dm.
What key should a man sing Set Fire to the Rain in?
Bass: Dm; Baritone: Dm; Tenor: Cm.
What key should a woman sing Set Fire to the Rain in?
Alto: Dm; Mezzo-soprano: Dm; Soprano: Em.
Songs with a similar range
- Rolling in the Deep Adele · Bb3–D5
- Burn Hamilton · A3–D5
- Don't Start Now Dua Lipa · A3–D5
- How Far I'll Go Auli'i Cravalho · B3–D5
- The Power of Love Celine Dion · Bb3–Eb5
- My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion · A3–Eb5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure