Vocal range of Royals by Lorde
- Original key
- G
- Range
- F#3 – A4
Royals spans 1 octave and 3 semitones. In the original key it fits a baritone or 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 | G | an octave down | G shapes, no capo | F#2 – A3 |
| Baritone | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Tenor | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Alto | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | F#3 – A4 |
| Mezzo-soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | F#4 – A5 |
| Soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | F#4 – A5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Royals
What is the vocal range of Royals?
Royals by Lorde goes from F#3 to A4, a span of 1 octave and 3 semitones.
What key is Royals in?
The original recording is in G.
What key should a man sing Royals in?
Bass: G; Baritone: G; Tenor: G.
What key should a woman sing Royals in?
Alto: G; Mezzo-soprano: G; Soprano: G.
Songs with a similar range
- Free Fallin' Tom Petty · F3–A4
- Yellow Coldplay · F#3–G#4
- Crazy Patsy Cline · F3–Bb4
- Don't Know Why Norah Jones · F3–Bb4
- Hallelujah Leonard Cohen · E3–A4
- Video Games Lana Del Rey · E3–A4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · how we measure