Vocal range of Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
- Original key
- Am
- Range
- E3 – A5
Bad Romance spans 2 octaves and 5 semitones. No single voice type covers it in the original key without strain, so most singers change the key.
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 | E2 – A4 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Baritone | Am | an octave down | Am shapes, no capo | E2 – A4 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Tenor | Cm | 9 semitones down | Capo 3, Am shapes | G2 – C5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Alto | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | E3 – A5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Mezzo-soprano | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | E3 – A5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Soprano | Cm | 3 semitones up | Capo 3, Am shapes | G3 – C6 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Bad Romance
What is the vocal range of Bad Romance?
Bad Romance by Lady Gaga goes from E3 to A5, a span of 2 octaves and 5 semitones.
What key is Bad Romance in?
The original recording is in Am.
What key should a man sing Bad Romance in?
Bass: Am; Baritone: Am; Tenor: Cm.
What key should a woman sing Bad Romance in?
Alto: Am; Mezzo-soprano: Am; Soprano: Cm.
Songs with a similar range
- Defying Gravity Idina Menzel · E3–F5
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Aretha Franklin · E3–E5
- All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey · G3–B5
- Can't Stop the Feeling! Justin Timberlake · E3–E5
- Drivers License Olivia Rodrigo · F3–F5
- I Will Always Love You Whitney Houston · F#3–F#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure