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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Create chord sheets and guitar tabs in your browser. No download, no license fee — just open Chordly and start building.
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If You Just Need Chord Sheets and Tabs
Guitar Pro is powerful software — but it is also $70+, desktop-only, and built for full notation. Chordly is the free, browser-based option for guitarists who want to build chord sheets and tabs without the overhead.
Free in Your Browser
No download, no installation, no license fee. Open Chordly in any browser and start building chord sheets and guitar tabs right away.
Chord Sheets Built Around Lyrics
Drag chords above specific words in your lyrics, format each chord individually, and build complete chord-and-lyric arrangements. This is Chordly's primary purpose — not an afterthought.
Real-Time Collaboration Built In
Invite a bandmate or student to edit the same song alongside you. Both of you see live changes as they happen — from any device, in any browser.
Chordly vs. Guitar Pro
Two tools built for different jobs. Here is how they compare for chord sheet and tab creation.
| Feature | Chordly | Guitar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Works in web browser | ||
| Free to start | ||
| Chord sheets with lyrics | Limited | |
| Guitar tab notation | ||
| Transpose to any key | ||
| Export to PDF | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| AI songwriting assistant | ||
| Audio / MIDI playback | ||
| Multi-instrument notation |
Guitar Pro Alternative — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chordly a good alternative to Guitar Pro?
It depends on what you need. If you want to create chord sheets with lyrics, write guitar tabs, and collaborate with others for free in a browser, Chordly is a strong choice. If you need full music notation, audio playback, or multi-instrument scoring, Guitar Pro is the more capable tool. Chordly is purpose-built for songwriters and guitarists who need chord sheets and basic tab notation — not a full DAW-level editor.
Can I make guitar tabs in Chordly like in Guitar Pro?
Yes. Chordly has a six-string tab editor built into the document. Click the + Tabs button in the toolbar, click into a cell, and type fret numbers, mute marks (x), slides (/), hammer-ons (h), pull-offs (p), and bends (b). Tabs auto-advance as you type. Chordly's tab notation covers the essentials; Guitar Pro supports more advanced notation for complex compositions.
Is Chordly free?
Yes. Creating chord sheets and guitar tabs in Chordly is free. Open Chordly in your browser and start building.
Does Chordly have audio or MIDI playback like Guitar Pro?
No. Chordly is a visual chord sheet and tab editor — it does not play back your tab as audio or MIDI. If audio playback is a core requirement, Guitar Pro handles that better. Chordly is focused on creating, formatting, sharing, and practicing chord sheets.
What is the main difference between Chordly and Guitar Pro?
Guitar Pro is professional tablature software with audio playback, multi-instrument support, and advanced notation — a strong choice for composers and session musicians. Chordly is a web-based chord sheet and tab tool for guitarists who want to write and share songs quickly, collaborate with others, and practice with autoscroll. Different tools for different jobs.
Does Chordly work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Chordly runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. There is no platform restriction and nothing to install.
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Convert To and From ChordPro
Convert your old ChordPro files into a modern, fully customizable chord sheet.
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Make Guitar Tabs with Ease & Simplicity
Our guitar tab maker is the best way to create simple tabs very quickly.
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Download Your Sheet as a PDF
Download your chord sheet or tablature as a high quality PDF in one click.
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Distraction-Free Practice with Autoscroll
Play along with your chord sheets and guitar tabs with autoscroll.
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Collaborate with Friends or Bandmates in Real-Time
Collaborate in real-time with bandmates to create guitar tabs and lyric/chord sheets.
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AI‑Powered Songwriting Assistant
Meet your intelligent songwriting companion. Our AI chat assistant understands music theory, song structure, and creative songwriting. Ask questions, get suggestions for lyrics and chord progressions, and brainstorm ideas.
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Create guitar tabs and chord sheets from any device without downloading software. Everything syncs automatically so your music is always up to date.
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