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If You Leave

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

A sweeping 1980s breakup anthem whose calm opening expands into a high, emotional chorus made for a cinematic farewell.

Family friendly

New Wave Male High 1980s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 9/10

Expert

Crowd 6/10

Mixed reaction

Singalong 5/10

Moderate

Best voice: Male High
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo
Availability: Widely available

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

Sing “If You Leave” when you can build from restraint into a sustained upper chorus. The title returns high and exposed several times. It may not suit you if you are not comfortable with long held notes or dramatic relationship songs.

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