Writing the Lyrics - Writing a Complete Song With I, IV, & V Chords (Part 2)

on creativity and being an artist songwriting / composing Jun 10, 2026

Writing the lyrics can be hard in songwriting. Here's what works for me.
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VIDEOS, LINKS, AND RELATED LESSONS
- PART 1: Writing a Complete Song with I, IV, & V Chords (Part 1) - Form, Progression, & Melody
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- How to Harmonize Melodies on Guitar with Chords 1, 4, 5 (I, IV, V)
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This is part 2 of a songwriting series I started two years ago!

It's about writing the lyrics.

I share some of my personal process and the sources that inspire me for writing lyrics.

I also play a full performance of the finished song and talk about my post-songwriting ritual.

The ritual helps me remove any expectations of how a song might be received by others.

I hope you find it inspiring and helpful.

And good luck writing the lyrics for your own songs!

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