![]() You will see I have labeled only my “chorus” as a Chorus. They take a quick glance, and then boom, they’re right into the verse of the song… Therefore, all they will care about at this point is what the song is called and who wrote it. Remember, the artist or producer you are hoping records your song is usually very busy. A pretty, flowery, or fancy font will only serve as a distraction. Make sure to use a common font like Times New Roman, Arial, or Helvetica. So don’t clutter the song’s first impression with anything more. We want the song to do the talking, not the lyric sheet. The title sits at the top of the page, followed by the four songwriters. Wanna scream, but you’re down to your last breathįind the strength to rise above (You will)įind just what you’re made of, you’re made ofĬontact: break down how to format lyric sheets like a pro… With the weight of all those disappointments You wake up every morning and ask yourself I know right now that’s not the way you feel Just keep holding on (Just keep holding on) You look inside, and all you feel is pain You walk outside, and all you see is rain If you left this town and never came back Here is an example of a lyric sheet from a song that I co-wrote with country/pop superstars Lady A. Take a quick look and I’ll go over why we’ve formatted it like we have. Remember, the lyric sheet is your music resume, and style points do count! So, every time you present a song to a publisher, producer, or artist you must do it in a professional format. As a result, your pitch will be less effective. Making them pause to figure out what is going on with your lyric sheet is not respecting their time. ![]() Why? Because, pros are used to reading a lyric sheet typed in a certain style so they can quickly assimilate the content. Your lyric sheet must look professional, I can’t say this enough…Ī clear, typed lyric sheet, with all of the important contact information, is half the job. Doing this shows the person that you know what you’re doing and you respect their time. It’s important when presenting your songs (to someone you hope will record it) to have a simple, typed, and properly formatted lyric sheet. Industry pros all share a style of working. And, we’ve seen some wild lyric sheets-or in many cases, even NO lyric sheets-accompanying songs being presented!! Professional Publishers, Producers, and Artists all speak a common language. Since starting SongTown, fellow hitmaker Marty Dodson and I have had the chance to see many songs lyrics presented in our publisher groups, song contests, and song feedback forums on. Here are the “dos and don’ts” for aspiring songwriters wanting to present themselves as real pros. One of the most overlooked details in the songwriting business is how to properly format lyric sheets. ![]()
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