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Second-person chorus

Songwriting prompts for writing a chorus addressed directly to the listener.

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Write a chorus addressing 'you' about [situation]. Make it feel like a message the listener receives.
  • situation - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Situation
  • Emotion
  • Title
  • Chorus
  • Key line
  • Use direct, simple phrasing.
  • Avoid too many names or places.
  • Make the hook repeatable.