You have the words. Now they need somewhere to sit in the music. Before you generate a song, read the lyrics aloud and decide which lines belong in the verse and which should return in the chorus.
Make a readable lyric sheet
Put each line on its own line. Label the sections with simple names such as Verse 1, Chorus and Verse 2. Remove notes that are not meant to be sung, or keep them in a separate description of the music.
If the chorus repeats, show where it returns. Do not expect the generator to work out every repeat from a single unbroken paragraph.
Check how the words move
Tap a steady rhythm and read each section over it. You do not have to settle the exact melody. You are looking for lines that are much harder to say than the ones around them.
Long lines can work, especially in rap. But if a word only exists to complete a rhyme, try the sentence without it. A simpler line often leaves the voice more room.
Choose a musical direction
Describe a sound that fits the words. A lyric about a quiet goodbye might suit acoustic guitar and restrained vocals. A joke about your group chat might suit a bouncy rap beat.
Keep the lyrics and the music description separate. The lyric sheet contains what you want sung. The description explains the genre, instruments, vocal delivery and mood.
Listen to the whole take
Check the words, pronunciation and section order. Notice whether the chorus feels like the center of the song or gets lost in the arrangement.
A generation may change words or miss a direction. Listen closely rather than assuming the lyric sheet came through exactly. If a line sounds wrong, adjust the draft or the instructions and try another recording.
Keep the brief with the recording
Save the lyrics and musical description alongside the take you like. They tell you what you asked for and make it easier to try a different direction later.
A new generation is a new performance. It may have a different melody, arrangement and length, even when the lyric sheet stays the same.
Words into Music is being built around this lyrics-to-song workflow. The first app version will let you review the words before you generate the music. For a starting structure, read our guide to song sections.
