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What do you do when you have to sing the song to the person you love?

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Be brave and go ahead and sing it. You love this person, they'll love the effort you're making.

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How do I write a love song for my parents?

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Just say what you think of them. Choose descriptive words and phrases to show how they make you feel. You can try to include a specific moment that meant a lot to you.

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How do I get the right melody when I'm done writing the lyrics?

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You'll just know. Try singing the lyrics in a way that flows well to you, then tinker with it.

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What if I mess up in writing the song?

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Mistakes are part of the creative process. Continue working on your lyrics and the music until you feel good about them. Persistence is key with any creative endeavor.

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How do I know if my song is good?

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If it is something that gets stuck in your head or someone else's head after listening and if it is still in your head after two to three days, then you have got a winner! It's important to play it in front of different people, to gauge their reaction to the song and to get their thoughts about it.

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How can I make a song using only my voice?

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The key to songs sung in this style (accapella) is confidence. Record it, and just sing the melody.

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If I want to make a song and to sing along with a girl or boy, what should I do?

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If you want to sing it alone, then the song could be a slow-mo and light, describe how much you love that person in your lyrics, then find the right melody for your song.

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What if the melody doesn't concur with the lyrics? Should I change the lyrics or the melody?

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I would recommend changing the lyrics, unless it's something important to the song. If that specific set of lyrics is important, change part of the melody.

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Do I need to write the song from my own perspective?

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Of course not! Lyric writing is a form of creative expression. There are three types of narration: first person, second person, and third person. Go wild!

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Can I actually write any song without knowing how to play any instrument?

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Yes, you can. If you don´t know how to play an instrument just play random notes so you can find the best that fits your song. Or you can write the lyrics and find a musician to add the music.

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What if people laugh at my song and are always talking about me?

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If you wrote the song for someone special to you, they should see that you took the time to turn your feelings into something beautiful and appreciate it. If people are laughing at you because you tried, then they aren't worth worrying about. You should still sing it and do your best, regardless of what others think.

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Does my love song need to make sense?

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If it is how you feel inside about that special someone, then no, it does not need to make sense.

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Can I write lyrics of my own, and sing them, even without knowing instruments?

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Of course! Just sing from the heart and be brave. The person you love will know the effort you put in it.

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How do I get over writer's block so that I can write the song?

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A trick that I used when writing a song to my girlfriend was listing all of the things I loved about her. List all the things you love about the person you are writing the song for and use some of those as lines. Find common rhymes (that make sense of course), and you will no longer have writer's block!

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Can I use the songs I write for my girlfriend as a way to possibly get a record deal?

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You could, if you follow all of the other necessary steps it takes to get yourself signed.

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How do I get the melody if I am at school?

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Try writing down all of your ideas, and hum them to see if it works. If you are asked to be quiet by someone, do so, but try to remember the rest in your head. Also, you can always carry a piece of paper and a writing tool in your pocket or bag throughout the day in case any ideas come to you.

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How do I write a girl a song to tell her that I like her?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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How do I overcome the fear of feeling nervous when on stage performing a love song?

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Just believe in yourself. Speaking from experience, once you're actually on the stage, all of your worries will fly right out of the window.

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How can I make a love song using rock n roll?

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It is quite possible actually. If you are doing rock music, have deep and meaningful lyrics. You can listen to songs like "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica, "Love song" by The Cure, and/or "A Gothic Romance" by Cradle of Filth.

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How do I show my deepest feelings to the person I love in a love song?

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When writing the lyrics, use words and language that remind you of that person, and keep them in mind when writing the song. If you think they're cute, use cute language. This will give you the confidence you need to continue writing the song to the best of your ability, encourage you to try more things within the song and allow you to express yourself deeper to the person you're writing the song for/about.

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How can I make the lyrics not sound too cheesy?

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Describe the sweet parts of a certain moment which you both enjoyed. This will help you find a literal meaning in part of your song. Other then that, love songs are meant to be sappy, so pour your heart out into the chorus, telling your loved one the things you find beautiful about them.

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How do I write a love song without it seeming sappy?

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Be personal, but keep away from the cliches. Use things special to you and the person you are writing it for and it'll help keep it away from being sappy. Avoid using a lot of lines like this ("It's only you and me," "I love you 'till the end," "Your not just a phase,") in one verse, because that can make it sound sappy as well.

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I play the piano. For some reason I am not able to get the right tune to match my songs'. I don't want to sing an acapella. What can I do?

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If the lyrics are stunning, then the piano will be there for backup. For the right tune, make sure the piano is not a overtone for the song, but an undertone.

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What if I don't know how to start the song?

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Write down words about who you are writing it for, or if you are their friend, talk about the day you met him/her, or how they make you feel!

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