Vocal range of Creep by Radiohead
- Original key
- G
- Range
- B2 – B4
Creep spans 2 octaves. 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 | C | 7 semitones down | C shapes, no capo | E2 – E4 |
| Baritone | F | 2 semitones down | Capo 1, E shapes | A2 – A4 |
| Tenor | Ab | 1 semitone up | Capo 1, G shapes | C3 – C5 |
| Alto | Db | 6 semitones up | Capo 1, C shapes | F3 – F5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | F | 10 semitones up | Capo 1, E shapes | A3 – A5 |
| Soprano | Ab | an octave and 1 semitone up | Capo 1, G shapes | C4 – C6 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Creep
What is the vocal range of Creep?
Creep by Radiohead goes from B2 to B4, a span of 2 octaves.
What key is Creep in?
The original recording is in G.
What key should a man sing Creep in?
Bass: C; Baritone: F; Tenor: Ab.
What key should a woman sing Creep in?
Alto: Db; Mezzo-soprano: F; Soprano: Ab.
Songs with a similar range
- All of Me John Legend · C3–Bb4
- Just the Way You Are Bruno Mars · C3–C5
- Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur · Bb2–C5
- Let's Stay Together Al Green · C3–A4
- Billie Jean Michael Jackson · C#3–C#5
- Don't Stop Believin' Journey · C#3–C#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range B3–B5; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower