CHECKLIST TO WRITE LYRICS

 Checklist for lyrics 

1. Lyrics should be about something meaningful to you.

2. Lyrics should be written like you would see in genius lyrics.

3. Lyrics should be at least four verses.

4. Lyrics don’t have to rhyme.

5. Lyrics don’t have to have a melody in mind, but you can if it helps you. 

6. Lyrics should have a form, Verse/Chorus/Verse/Chorus, or Verse/Chorus/Verse/Chorus/Bridge/Verse/ Chorus, or another form if you wish, but show me…

7. Lyrics should mention some of the musicians or songs we have been listening to and learning about.

8. Lyrics should talk about the A.T. in some way.

9. Lyrics should have at least twenty lines. 

10. Lyrics should show what you have learned so far in all subjects about the Appalachian Trail. 

SUGGESTIONS FROM CLASS ON WHAT MAKES GOOD LYRICS

1. DREAM

2. Something you did or that happened that you imagine in a different way.

3. SUBJECTS THAT MAKE GOOD LYRICS: Hurt, love, regret, sadness, joy, all feelings.

4. A Past Event

5. A Feeling about Something

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7. 1. Words that have meaning 

   
   

   2. Something going on in the world

   
   

   3. Imagination

   
   

   4. Fantasy 

   5. What makes good lyrics? A chorus

   6. A meaning

   7. A perfect amount of repetition

   8. Rhythm to the words

   9. Rhyme

   10. Creativity

   11. Focusing on one subject at a time

   12. Clear and understandable lyrics

   13. Lyrics that create a picture in your head

   14. Lyrics you can relate to, (they could have happened to you)

   15. Uplifting

   16. Feeling

   17. Passion

   18. Something that is about an experience that could have happened to you

   19. Lyrics that express a personality

   20. Lyrics that relate to a season or a celebration or a holiday?

   21. Metaphors

   22. Meaningful about your life

   23. Sharing your perspective on what is going on in the world or your life