Vocal range of Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
- Original key
- G
- Range
- F#2 – A3
Ring of Fire spans 1 octave and 3 semitones. In the original key it fits a bass 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 | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | F#2 – A3 |
| Baritone | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Tenor | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Alto | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Bb | an octave and 3 semitones up | Capo 1, A shapes | A3 – C5 |
| Soprano | Db | an octave and 6 semitones up | Capo 1, C shapes | C4 – D#5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Ring of Fire
What is the vocal range of Ring of Fire?
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash goes from F#2 to A3, a span of 1 octave and 3 semitones.
What key is Ring of Fire in?
The original recording is in G.
What key should a man sing Ring of Fire in?
Bass: G; Baritone: G; Tenor: G.
What key should a woman sing Ring of Fire in?
Alto: G; Mezzo-soprano: Bb; Soprano: Db.
Songs with a similar range
- Hurt Johnny Cash · F2–G3
- Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Crash Test Dummies · G2–C4
- Forever and Ever, Amen Randy Travis · A2–B3
- Always on My Mind Willie Nelson · G#2–D4
- What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong · A2–D4
- Your Man Josh Turner · G2–E4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range F#3–A4; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower