Vocal range of The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
- Original key
- Eb
- Range
- Bb2 – E4
The Gambler spans 1 octave and 6 semitones. In the original key it fits a bass or baritone 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 | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | A#2 – E4 |
| Baritone | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | A#2 – E4 |
| Tenor | F | 2 semitones up | Capo 1, E shapes | C3 – F#4 |
| Alto | Eb | an octave up | Capo 1, D shapes | A#3 – E5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Eb | an octave up | Capo 1, D shapes | A#3 – E5 |
| Soprano | F | an octave and 2 semitones up | Capo 1, E shapes | C4 – F#5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about The Gambler
What is the vocal range of The Gambler?
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers goes from Bb2 to E4, a span of 1 octave and 6 semitones.
What key is The Gambler in?
The original recording is in Eb.
What key should a man sing The Gambler in?
Bass: Eb; Baritone: Eb; Tenor: F.
What key should a woman sing The Gambler in?
Alto: Eb; Mezzo-soprano: Eb; Soprano: F.
Songs with a similar range
- Sixteen Tons Tennessee Ernie Ford · B2–E4
- Your Song Elton John · Bb2–Eb4
- What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong · A2–D4
- Your Man Josh Turner · G2–E4
- Always on My Mind Willie Nelson · G#2–D4
- Lean on Me Bill Withers · B2–G4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range Bb3–E5; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower