Song Structure Builder: Outline a Song Before You Write It
Verses and choruses need an order, and that order is the song's shape. This builder writes the outline so you can fill it in.
What is the Song Structure Builder?
A song needs a shape before it needs lyrics. Pick a style and how many verses and choruses you want, and this tool lays out a section-by-section outline with an estimated length, so you can write to a plan instead of a blank page.
How to use it
- Enter your values in the fields provided.
- Click Build Song Structure.
- Read the result and adjust an input if you want a different outcome.
Worked example
A pop song with 2 verses and 3 choruses outlines as Intro, Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2, Chorus 3, Outro: 7 sections.
What structure does a pop song with 2 verses and 3 choruses get?
It outlines as Intro, Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2, Chorus 3, and Outro, seven sections in total.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter to get a result?
Fill in every field with your own numbers or choices, then run the tool. Empty number fields count as zero, so check them before you trust the output.
Can I reuse this result elsewhere?
Yes. The result is calculated in your browser from the values you entered, so you can copy the numbers into your own notes or plan.