Drag & Drop Chords Onto Your Lyrics
Drag and drop chords directly onto the lyrics you want the chord to float over, all within a fully customizable editor—fonts, colors, layout, your way.
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Build clean, printable chord charts for any song. Transpose to any key, share instantly, and export to PDF.
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Build a chord chart for your band, your students, or yourself — in minutes.
Charts for Every Song
Type your lyrics, drag chords above the words, and build a complete chord chart in minutes. Works for any style or genre.
Transpose to Any Key
Shift the entire chart to any key with the transpose controls. Select a section to move only part of the chart, or transpose the whole song at once.
Print-Ready PDF Export
Export any chord chart to PDF with one click. The layout, formatting, and chord placement export exactly as you built them — ready to print or share.
Chord Chart Maker — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chord chart maker?
A chord chart maker is a tool for creating documents that show chord names above lyrics, indicating when and where to play each chord in a song. Chordly's chord chart maker is fully visual — drag chords onto your lyrics rather than typing bracket syntax.
How do I make a chord chart online for free?
Open Chordly in your browser, type your lyrics, and drag chords from the chord palette onto the words they belong to. The chord chart builds as you go.
Can I print or download my chord chart as a PDF?
Yes. Use the download button in the editor or Play Mode to export your chord chart as a PDF. The layout and formatting export exactly as you built them.
What's the difference between a chord chart and a chord sheet?
The terms are used interchangeably by most musicians. Both describe a document showing chord symbols above lyrics. Chordly's editor produces either — call it a chart, a sheet, or a lead sheet.
Can I make chord charts for an entire setlist?
Yes. Each song in Chordly is its own document. Build as many chord charts as you need and organize them into folders. There is no limit on the number of songs.
Is Chordly's chord chart maker free?
Yes. Creating chord charts is free. Sign up and start building.
See How Chord Chart Creation Works
A quick walkthrough of building a chord chart from scratch — placing chords, formatting, and exporting.
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