Vocal range of Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson
- Original key
- D
- Range
- G#2 – D4
Always on My Mind spans 1 octave and 6 semitones. In the original key it fits a bass 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 | original key | D shapes, no capo | G#2 – D4 |
| Baritone | Eb | 1 semitone up | Capo 1, D shapes | A2 – D#4 |
| Tenor | C | 10 semitones up | C shapes, no capo | F#3 – C5 |
| Alto | D | an octave up | D shapes, no capo | G#3 – D5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Eb | an octave and 1 semitone up | Capo 1, D shapes | A3 – D#5 |
| Soprano | F# | an octave and 4 semitones up | Capo 2, E shapes | C4 – F#5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Always on My Mind
What is the vocal range of Always on My Mind?
Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson goes from G#2 to D4, a span of 1 octave and 6 semitones.
What key is Always on My Mind in?
The original recording is in D.
What key should a man sing Always on My Mind in?
Bass: D; Baritone: Eb; Tenor: C.
What key should a woman sing Always on My Mind in?
Alto: D; Mezzo-soprano: Eb; Soprano: F#.
Songs with a similar range
- What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong · A2–D4
- Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Crash Test Dummies · G2–C4
- Your Man Josh Turner · G2–E4
- Your Song Elton John · Bb2–Eb4
- Forever and Ever, Amen Randy Travis · A2–B3
- The Gambler Kenny Rogers · Bb2–E4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range G#3–D5; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower