Vocal range of Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
- Original key
- Dm
- Range
- G3 – G4
Back to Black spans 1 octave. In the original key it fits a baritone or tenor or alto 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 | G2 – G3 |
| Baritone | Dm | original key | Dm shapes, no capo | G3 – G4 |
| Tenor | Dm | original key | Dm shapes, no capo | G3 – G4 |
| Alto | Dm | original key | Dm shapes, no capo | G3 – G4 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Dm | an octave up | Dm shapes, no capo | G4 – G5 |
| Soprano | Dm | an octave up | Dm shapes, no capo | G4 – G5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Back to Black
What is the vocal range of Back to Black?
Back to Black by Amy Winehouse goes from G3 to G4, a span of 1 octave.
What key is Back to Black in?
The original recording is in Dm.
What key should a man sing Back to Black in?
Bass: Dm; Baritone: Dm; Tenor: Dm.
What key should a woman sing Back to Black in?
Alto: Dm; Mezzo-soprano: Dm; Soprano: Dm.
Songs with a similar range
- Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison · G3–G4
- Yellow Coldplay · F#3–G#4
- Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers · E3–G4
- Royals Lorde · F#3–A4
- Free Fallin' Tom Petty · F3–A4
- Wonderwall Oasis · E3–F#4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure