Vocal range of I Dreamed a Dream by Les Misérables
- Original key
- Eb
- Range
- Gb3 – C5
I Dreamed a Dream spans 1 octave and 6 semitones. In the original key it fits a tenor or alto 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 | an octave down | Capo 1, D shapes | F#2 – C4 |
| Baritone | C | 3 semitones down | C shapes, no capo | D#3 – A4 |
| Tenor | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | F#3 – C5 |
| Alto | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | F#3 – C5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | F# | 3 semitones up | Capo 2, E shapes | A3 – D#5 |
| Soprano | Eb | an octave up | Capo 1, D shapes | F#4 – C6 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about I Dreamed a Dream
What is the vocal range of I Dreamed a Dream?
I Dreamed a Dream by Les Misérables goes from Gb3 to C5, a span of 1 octave and 6 semitones.
What key is I Dreamed a Dream in?
The original recording is in Eb.
What key should a man sing I Dreamed a Dream in?
Bass: Eb; Baritone: C; Tenor: Eb.
What key should a woman sing I Dreamed a Dream in?
Alto: Eb; Mezzo-soprano: F#; Soprano: Eb.
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Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure