Write song lyrics or a poem

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 1–2 hours

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

Can AI write a song or poem for an occasion?

Tell Claude or ChatGPT the occasion, who it's for, the style, the length and any names or in-jokes, and ask for a draft plus an alternative chorus. Then edit it to make it personal – the best results mix AI drafting with your own memories.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Write a [song/poem] about [topic] for [occasion or person]. Style: [e.g. upbeat pop, folk ballad, funny limerick]. Include [names or in-jokes]. Keep it [length]. Then suggest one alternative chorus.

How to do it

  1. Open Claude or ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt below and replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
  3. Read the answer and ask follow-up questions to adjust it.
  4. Save or print the result you're happy with.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

"Sixty Candles" (upbeat pop, for Dad's 60th) Verse 1: He's fixed every bike and burnt every barbecue, / told the same joke since 1982… Chorus: Sixty candles, still the loudest in the room, / dancing in the kitchen to a Motown tune! Alternative chorus: Here's to sixty, Dad, and the stories still to tell…

Recommended tools

Both are playful, creative writers.

Claude

An AI assistant known for clear, natural writing and handling long documents.

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ChatGPT

A general-purpose AI assistant you can chat to by typing, talking or sharing photos.

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Top tips

  • Ask it to match a rhythm you already know.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the lyrics?

Rules vary by country and tool; for personal use it's rarely an issue.

Can it add music?

Text tools write lyrics; separate AI music tools exist, each with their own terms.

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