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Hook-first chorus

Songwriting prompts for crafting a chorus hook before the verses.

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Write a chorus hook first. Use [theme] and a 6-8 word title [title]. Build a 4-line chorus with a clear payoff on line 4.
  • theme - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • title - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Theme
  • Title
  • Point of view
  • Tempo
  • Hook line
  • 4-line chorus
  • Title placement
  • Keep the hook simple.
  • Use conversational language.
  • Make line 4 the payoff.