Songwriters and Lyricists

Try these sites to find more information and lyrics for some great American songwriters and lyricists. A great place to start is the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Some songwriters to consider would be:

Chuck Berry

• Chuck Berry Official Site - includes limited number of lyrics
• Chuck Berry - Songwriters Hall of Fame

Johnny Cash

• Johnny Cash Online (Sony)
• Johnny Cash - Country Music Hall of Fame
• Johnny Cash - Academy of Achievement
• Johnny Cash Lyrics

Bob Dylan

• Bob Dylan official site - include biographical information, news, lyrics, and more
• Bob Dylan - Songwriters Hall of Fame

Stephen Foster

• Stephen Foster - PBS American Experience
• Stephen Foster - Songwriters Hall of Fame

Woody Guthrie

• Woody Guthrie Foundation - information about Woody Guthrie, his lyrics, and more
• Woody Guthrie - Songwriters Hall of Fame

John Lennon

• John Lennon - Songwriters Hall of Fame
• John Lennon Official Website - largely focused o n Lennon's solo career, does not include lyrics
• The Beatles Official Website - includes lyrics

Paul McCartney

• The Beatles Official Website - includes lyrics
• Paul McCartney Official Website - focuses on solo career, does not include lyrics
• Paul McCartney - Songwriters Hall of Fame

Pete Seeger

• Pete Seeger Appreciation Page
• Pete Seeger - Songwriters Hall of Fame