Vocal range of On My Own by Les Misérables
- Original key
- D
- Range
- A3 – C5
On My Own spans 1 octave and 3 semitones. In the original key it fits a tenor or alto or mezzo-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 | D | an octave down | D shapes, no capo | A2 – C4 |
| Baritone | D | an octave down | D shapes, no capo | A2 – C4 |
| Tenor | D | original key | D shapes, no capo | A3 – C5 |
| Alto | D | original key | D shapes, no capo | A3 – C5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | D | original key | D shapes, no capo | A3 – C5 |
| Soprano | D | an octave up | D shapes, no capo | A4 – C6 |
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Questions about On My Own
What is the vocal range of On My Own?
On My Own by Les Misérables goes from A3 to C5, a span of 1 octave and 3 semitones.
What key is On My Own in?
The original recording is in D.
What key should a man sing On My Own in?
Bass: D; Baritone: D; Tenor: D.
What key should a woman sing On My Own in?
Alto: D; Mezzo-soprano: D; Soprano: D.
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- Don't Start Now Dua Lipa · A3–D5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure