Vocal range of Like a Prayer by Madonna
- Original key
- F
- Range
- A3 – F5
Like a Prayer spans 1 octave and 8 semitones. In the original key it fits a 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 | E | an octave and 1 semitone down | E shapes, no capo | G#2 – E4 |
| Baritone | F | an octave down | Capo 1, E shapes | A2 – F4 |
| Tenor | Ab | 9 semitones down | Capo 1, G shapes | C3 – G#4 |
| Alto | F | original key | Capo 1, E shapes | A3 – F5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | F | original key | Capo 1, E shapes | A3 – F5 |
| Soprano | Ab | 3 semitones up | Capo 1, G shapes | C4 – G#5 |
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Questions about Like a Prayer
What is the vocal range of Like a Prayer?
Like a Prayer by Madonna goes from A3 to F5, a span of 1 octave and 8 semitones.
What key is Like a Prayer in?
The original recording is in F.
What key should a man sing Like a Prayer in?
Bass: E; Baritone: F; Tenor: Ab.
What key should a woman sing Like a Prayer in?
Alto: F; Mezzo-soprano: F; Soprano: Ab.
Songs with a similar range
- Beautiful Christina Aguilera · Bb3–Gb5
- Dancing Queen ABBA · G#3–F#5
- Hero Mariah Carey · G#3–E5
- My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion · A3–Eb5
- Reflection Christina Aguilera · A3–Eb5
- Wuthering Heights Kate Bush · G#3–F#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure