Vocal range of Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa
- Original key
- Bm
- Range
- A3 – D5
Don't Start Now spans 1 octave and 5 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 | Bm | an octave down | Capo 2, Am shapes | A2 – D4 |
| Baritone | Bm | an octave down | Capo 2, Am shapes | A2 – D4 |
| Tenor | Am | 2 semitones down | Am shapes, no capo | G3 – C5 |
| Alto | Bm | original key | Capo 2, Am shapes | A3 – D5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Bm | original key | Capo 2, Am shapes | A3 – D5 |
| Soprano | Am | 10 semitones up | Am shapes, no capo | G4 – C6 |
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Questions about Don't Start Now
What is the vocal range of Don't Start Now?
Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa goes from A3 to D5, a span of 1 octave and 5 semitones.
What key is Don't Start Now in?
The original recording is in Bm.
What key should a man sing Don't Start Now in?
Bass: Bm; Baritone: Bm; Tenor: Am.
What key should a woman sing Don't Start Now in?
Alto: Bm; Mezzo-soprano: Bm; Soprano: Am.
Songs with a similar range
- Burn Hamilton · A3–D5
- My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion · A3–Eb5
- Reflection Christina Aguilera · A3–Eb5
- Rolling in the Deep Adele · Bb3–D5
- Set Fire to the Rain Adele · Bb3–D5
- Son of a Preacher Man Dusty Springfield · A3–C#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure