Vocal range of When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
- Original key
- C
- Range
- G3 – C5
When I Was Your Man 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 | C | an octave down | C shapes, no capo | G2 – C4 |
| Baritone | D | 10 semitones down | D shapes, no capo | A2 – D4 |
| Tenor | C | original key | C shapes, no capo | G3 – C5 |
| Alto | C | original key | C shapes, no capo | G3 – C5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | D | 2 semitones up | D shapes, no capo | A3 – D5 |
| Soprano | C | an octave up | C shapes, no capo | 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 When I Was Your Man
What is the vocal range of When I Was Your Man?
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars goes from G3 to C5, a span of 1 octave and 5 semitones.
What key is When I Was Your Man in?
The original recording is in C.
What key should a man sing When I Was Your Man in?
Bass: C; Baritone: D; Tenor: C.
What key should a woman sing When I Was Your Man in?
Alto: C; Mezzo-soprano: D; Soprano: C.
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- 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
Musicnotes shows the notated range G4–C6; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower