How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual

From concept to finished product, this unique guide shows the way to create lyrics that make audiences laugh. Clear, friendly style of instruction is entertaining and easy to understand.

It was written expressly for comedy writers who need to know how to build solidly-crafted lyrics that any composer can readily set to music. It also explains exactly how to proceed if you’re not already a comedy expert.

This is a cool gift for any aspiring or professional songwriter, and an unusual addition to any lyricist’s library.

---

Below is the table of contents and an excerpt of the book

• Chapter One
  • What If the President Had a Lounge Act?
    • How to Develop an Idea for a Song
• Chapter Two
  • They Laughed at My Poem – Thank God!
    • All You Need to Know about Rhyming
• Chapter Three
  • She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
    • Using Repetition Effectively
• Chapter Four
  • Take Me Back to the Bridge
    • Understanding the Components
• Chapter Five
  • Lyric Games People Play
    • How to Build the Words of Entire Songs
• Chapter Six
  • Fasten Seatbelt, Tray Table Up
    • You Supply the Song Ideas
• Chapter Seven
  • Write Like the Wind
    • Expert Departure from the Basics
• Chapter Eight
  • Do I Hear a Waltz?
    • How to Work with a Composer

Related posts:

1. Collaborative Comedy Songwriting: "Craigslist Rocks"
2. Collaborative Comedy Songwriting: "Craigslist Rocks"
3. Collaborative Comedy Songwriting: "Craigslist Rocks"