8. Song Organization
Once you have written your verse, chorus, pre-chorus, bridge, introduction, and any other parts you want to include in your song, you need to decide on how it will unfold. You need to organize the parts of the song so that one part leads into the next and creates a balance of high energy to mellow or to whatever effect you want your song to have.
Most songs follow the structure of:
Many songs cary from this form.
Here are some ways you can change up the order or add other elements:
Start with a chorus or bridge
Use an instrumental solo (guitar, saxophone) instead of, or in addition to, the bridge.
Have a break-down in the middle where it's only the drums or only one instrument and the vocals.
Have a whole new section that ends the song (Coda).
Analyzing Song Structure.mp4Organize "Adore You".mp4
For example of form, let's listen to Harry Styles' "Adore You." Click here to hear.
Here are the lyrics of the song:
"Adore You"
Walk in your rainbow paradise
Strawberry lipstick state of mind
I get so lost inside your eyes
Would you believe it?
You don't have to say you love me
You don't have to say nothing
You don't have to say you're mine
Honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Your wonder, under summer skies
Brown skin and lemon over ice
Would you believe it?
You don't have to say you love me
I just wanna tell you something
Lately you've been on my mind
Honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
harry styles.mp4Now we can identify its parts and the order
Introduction
Verse 1:
Walk in your rainbow paradise
Strawberry lipstick state of mind
I get so lost inside your eyes
Would you believe it?
Pre-Chorus
You don't have to say you love me
You don't have to say nothing
You don't have to say you're mine
Chorus:
Honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Verse 2:
Your wonder, under summer skies
Brown skin and lemon over ice
Would you believe it?
Pre-Chorus 2:
You don't have to say you love me
I just wanna tell you something
Lately you've been on my mind
Chorus:
Honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
Guitar Solo
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
Chorus:
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh honey
Oh honey
Just let me adore you
It's the only thing I'll ever do