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Write new lyrics over an existing melody.

by Anonymous
(St Lucia)

Apparently, I'm the first to post. What a great opportunity to share with younger writers. :)

Anyway, if you struggle with writing lyrics but you're good at writing melodies, you can try writing new lyrics to an existing melody. Choose a song you like and write your own lyrics to it. After you're satisfied with your lyrics all you have to do is change the melody.

I have found this to be a great strategy for writing songs. If you are a new songwriter it could at least be a good practice exercise.

Is there anybody on this site who has tried this?

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Nov 06, 2007
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by: Anne`maree

Yes I have done this with a couple of songs that I have written lyrics to. Sometimes is easier writing songs this way as words seem to flow easier with this method.

Are you a professional writer with songs and music?

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Anne`maree
Nov 06, 2007
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by: Anne`maree

Yes I have used this method a couple of times and have found this strategy of writing songs good as words seem to flow easier.
Are you a professional song writer?

Regards
Anne`maree
Jan 07, 2008
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by: Anonymous

Thank you so much! I read this and immediately started putting my own words to the song that was stuck in my head, and I had spat out lyrics in 5 minutes! I honestly couldn't believe it. Thanks again.
Aug 18, 2008
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by: high octane

im new at song writing, in fact im only writing my first song now, and really i only started 3 days ago, i have decent music writin down ( well for guitar, ill have to wait tll back to school to write the rest with the band) but its hard to make to match my guitar pieces..€$€$€$€$€$

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