Vocal range of Valerie by Amy Winehouse
- Original key
- Eb
- Range
- G3 – C5
Valerie spans 1 octave and 5 semitones. In the original key it fits a 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 | Eb | an octave down | Capo 1, D shapes | G2 – C4 |
| Baritone | F | 10 semitones down | Capo 1, E shapes | A2 – D4 |
| Tenor | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | G3 – C5 |
| Alto | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | G3 – C5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | F | 2 semitones up | Capo 1, E shapes | A3 – D5 |
| Soprano | Eb | an octave up | Capo 1, D shapes | G4 – C6 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Valerie
What is the vocal range of Valerie?
Valerie by Amy Winehouse goes from G3 to C5, a span of 1 octave and 5 semitones.
What key is Valerie in?
The original recording is in Eb.
What key should a man sing Valerie in?
Bass: Eb; Baritone: F; Tenor: Eb.
What key should a woman sing Valerie in?
Alto: Eb; Mezzo-soprano: F; Soprano: Eb.
Songs with a similar range
- At Last Etta James · G3–C5
- Call Me Maybe Carly Rae Jepsen · G3–C5
- Dreams Fleetwood Mac · G3–C5
- When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars · G3–C5
- I Dreamed a Dream Les Misérables · Gb3–C5
- ...Baby One More Time Britney Spears · F3–C5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure