Vocal range of I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- Original key
- Am
- Range
- D4 – C5
I Will Survive spans 10 semitones. In the original key it fits a tenor or alto or mezzo-soprano or 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 | Am | an octave down | Am shapes, no capo | D3 – C4 |
| Baritone | Am | an octave down | Am shapes, no capo | D3 – C4 |
| Tenor | Am | an octave down | Am shapes, no capo | D3 – C4 |
| Alto | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | D4 – C5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | D4 – C5 |
| Soprano | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | D4 – C5 |
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Questions about I Will Survive
What is the vocal range of I Will Survive?
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor goes from D4 to C5, a span of 10 semitones.
What key is I Will Survive in?
The original recording is in Am.
What key should a man sing I Will Survive in?
Bass: Am; Baritone: Am; Tenor: Am.
What key should a woman sing I Will Survive in?
Alto: Am; Mezzo-soprano: Am; Soprano: Am.
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- On My Own Les Misérables · A3–C5
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Eurythmics · D4–F5
- Love Story Taylor Swift · A3–B4
- Rolling in the Deep Adele · Bb3–D5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure