I was going to post another instrumental the other night, but my YouTube instincts told me to do a cover. Started messing around with one of my favorite songs of all time, “Rich Girl,” from legendary 1970s and 80s pop duo Hall & Oates.

The problem with this tune, for me, is that it’s not in my vocal range at all. Daryl Hall’s voice is not only better than 98 percent of the world’s, it is also way, way higher.

I could have changed the key to fit my voice, but I’m not a fan of transposing. Not only does it alter the song, it’s an administrative pain to write out a new lead sheet. Plus, I should sing more songs in a deeper register. There’s something kind of odd about it.

Alas, I ended up tricking the melody up. When I do it live, I’m pretty sure I’ll do it straight on.