How to Write a Great Christian Song

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This article shows you how to write Christian lyrics to any tune, no matter what type of music! These step-by-step instructions show you everything you need to write great Christian lyrics. Ready? Let's begin!

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Forming the Ideas

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    If you have a great idea already, then build off of that. Have an idea before you write the song; it will make it a lot easier!
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    Look up verses that resonate most with you. Can you see ways in which these will form a great basis for a song? By focusing on a Biblical passage or verse, you will improve the Christian content of the song and strengthen its value. This will keep it grounded in truth.
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    You can listen to the sermon your preacher gives Sundays, and write about the topic he or she put forward. Try putting lines he or she emphasizes as the most important lines in your song. He or she may even be willing to help your song by reading what you've produced and make some suggestions.
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    Will it tell a story? Will it illustrate a journey, or demonstrate a viewpoint?
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    This will help you to connect best with the audience, by writing about how you are feeling. If you're sad write a slow, steady song. If you're happy write a more upbeat song. Every good songwriter has a mixture. And the audience will connect with that, relating it back to their own experiences.
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Determining the Genre

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    It should be something that works for you, that you enjoy listening to and that you want to share with others. Any kind of music can be turned into a Christian song, with imagination and will.
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    They may be Christian-based or secular; it doesn't really matter as you'll be using them for inspiration, not copying exactly.
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Writing the Song

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    Having a general order in which to do things can get your brain working.
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    Can you create a bunch of mini-songs which can then be strung together to form the whole content of the song?
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    If the verses added prevent the song from making good sense, move them around a bit. Shift in new ones and pull other ones out. Go back constantly to your theme or message decided earlier, to make sure the song is fitting well.
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    Sing it or play it out loud, at its most basic. Is it coming across in the way you want it to? This process can be lengthy, so don't rush it. Give it plenty of time and focus on what you want the audience to understand from your song and its message.
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    Try finding a verse that speaks to you the most. The book of Psalms has plenty of verses to turn into a song.
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    You can ask God for help, and have faith in God.
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    How can I put a song together about Jesus love?
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    Include truth from the Bible about God's love for us even when we mess up. Also include our own struggle to love Him the way we should, and think deeply about the topic and your own feelings. Think of questions like: Why is it difficult for us to love God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength? Why do we keep messing up and sinning when we try to love God and do the right thing? Why does God love us even when we've sinned against him? Asking questions like this gets you thinking. Using people's internal struggles versus what God says is true is a good start. People will connect with that.
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      Warnings

      • Do not plagiarize; it is unethical and if a company decides to sue you, you can be up for large fines. If you think your song sounds like another song, play it for other people and see what they think. You can sing it in the same tone but don't plagiarize.
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      • If you want to write good Christian songs, you should be spiritual also because otherwise, you're just hypocritical to listeners. And how could you possibly write about something you don't know?
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      Things You'll Need

      • Pencil and paper (or computer)
      • Bible

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      With a bit of practice, you can write your own inspiring and uplifting Christian song. Sometimes it’s easiest to start with a topic for your lyrics before moving onto the music. If you’re not sure what to write your lyrics about, look up Bible verses you like or get inspiration from sermons you hear in church. Then take phrases that resonate with you and form them into a few verses and a chorus. Once you have the words down, experiment with playing different styles of music to see what fits your lyrics best. You might choose a genre you like already or make something totally new and different. To learn how to pick a title for your song, read on!

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