Create your 'Chords Over Lyrics'

Chords Over Lyrics

Chords Over Lyrics

Manual

A practical guide to the Chords Over Lyrics workspace.

Create Workflow

  1. Set Song / Artist / Author / Key / Capo / Transpose before arranging chords.
  2. Paste lyrics into the lyrics form and click Update lyrics.
  3. Add and align chords row-by-row in the chord editor lane.
  4. Use Preview to verify spacing and readability.
  5. Export with Download PDF or image export.

The walkthrough below is organized as one row per workspace area, with functionality explained next to each preview.

Visual Workspace Walkthrough

Top Action Bar

Use these buttons for the most common actions while editing.

  • Each action is shown below with a plain-language meaning.
  • Use this as a quick reference while working.
ButtonWhat it does
Preview / EditSwitch between editing mode and clean reading mode.
SaveSave the current sheet to your account dashboard (when logged in).
Download PDFExport a print-ready PDF of your current sheet.
Slider / DragSwitch chord placement style for compatibility with different sheets.
ResetClear the current working sheet after confirmation.

Song Details

Define the metadata and musical settings before placing chords.

  • Set song, artist, and author labels.
  • Choose key and capo position.
  • Apply global transpose value.
Info

Style Settings

Control visual readability so the final sheet is clear on screen and in print.

  • Set text weight.
  • Choose text color.
  • Preview style changes before export.
Styling

Notes

Keep arrangement notes and performance reminders together with the current sheet.

  • Write rehearsal notes.
  • Track arrangement cues.
  • Document key reminders for later edits.
Notes

Lyrics Input

Create lyric lines that become the editable rows in the main workspace.

  • Paste or type lyrics directly.
  • Import from .txt.
  • Click Update lyrics to regenerate rows.

Chord Row Controls

Place and align chords over each lyric line with per-row controls.

  • Add chords using quick controls.
  • Drag chords to exact word positions.
  • Copy, paste, and delete row patterns.

Preview Pane

Review the final sheet layout before sharing or printing.

  • Check spacing and readability.
  • Verify chord/lyric alignment.
  • Run final export once approved.
View
When I find myself in times of trouble
CGF
Mother Mary comes to me
AmG
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Export Checklist

  • Song name and key are set correctly.
  • Chord alignment is checked in preview.
  • No accidental blank lyric rows remain.
  • Transpose value matches the target singer key.
  • Notes include arrangement reminders if needed.

Need Help

If a control does not behave as expected, open Support and include:

  • song name, key, and transpose value
  • which button/control you used
  • what happened vs what you expected