Vocal range of Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
- Original key
- F#m
- Range
- F#3 – C#5
Before He Cheats spans 1 octave and 7 semitones. In the original key it fits a 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 | F#m | an octave down | Capo 2, Em shapes | F#2 – C#4 |
| Baritone | Am | 9 semitones down | Am shapes, no capo | A2 – E4 |
| Tenor | Fm | 1 semitone down | Capo 1, Em shapes | F3 – C5 |
| Alto | F#m | original key | Capo 2, Em shapes | F#3 – C#5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Am | 3 semitones up | Am shapes, no capo | A3 – E5 |
| Soprano | Fm | 11 semitones up | Capo 1, Em shapes | F4 – C6 |
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Questions about Before He Cheats
What is the vocal range of Before He Cheats?
Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood goes from F#3 to C#5, a span of 1 octave and 7 semitones.
What key is Before He Cheats in?
The original recording is in F#m.
What key should a man sing Before He Cheats in?
Bass: F#m; Baritone: Am; Tenor: Fm.
What key should a woman sing Before He Cheats in?
Alto: F#m; Mezzo-soprano: Am; Soprano: Fm.
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Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure