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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Fully Formattable Chord Sheets
Type your lyrics, drag chords onto the exact words they belong to, and build a complete chord sheet — no bracket syntax, no code.
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Drag chords onto your lyrics visually. No ChordPro syntax required.
Drag Chords Onto Your Lyrics
Open the chord palette, find your chord, and drag it onto the exact syllable it belongs to. The chord appears above that position immediately — exactly where you dropped it.
Style Every Chord Your Way
Each chord has its own color, background, font size, and family. Use formatting to call out key changes, repeats, or cues — or keep everything consistent for a clean chart.
Transpose to Any Key in Seconds
Use the transpose controls in the toolbar to shift chords up or down by semitone. Select a section to transpose only that part, or shift the entire song at once.
Chord Sheet Maker — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chord sheet maker?
A chord sheet maker is a tool for creating documents that show lyrics with chord names placed above them, indicating when and where to play each chord. Chordly's chord sheet maker uses a visual editing system — you drag chords onto your lyrics rather than typing bracket syntax.
What's the difference between a chord sheet and a chord chart?
The terms are used interchangeably by most musicians. Both refer to a document showing a song's chords, often alongside lyrics. Chordly supports both formats in the same editor.
Do I need to know ChordPro to use Chordly?
No. Chordly's editor is fully visual. You drag chords onto your lyrics or use the keyboard shortcut to insert them at your cursor — no bracket syntax or ChordPro knowledge needed.
Can I add lyrics to my chord sheet?
Yes. Chordly's chord sheets are built around lyrics. Type your lyrics directly into the document and place chords above them. The two are linked visually so chords always appear above the right words.
Can I mix chord sheets and guitar tabs in the same document?
Yes. Insert a tab block anywhere in the same document as your chord sheet. Chord sections and tab sections live together in one file.
What is a lead sheet?
A lead sheet is a simplified music chart that typically includes chord symbols and lyrics. Chordly produces lead sheets in its chord sheet format — chords above lyrics, ready to use for rehearsal or performance.
See How Chord Sheet Creation Works
A quick walkthrough of placing chords, formatting your sheet, and transposing to any key.
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