How to Write a Worship Song, by Kim Linton

I know everyone is different so there is no real "right way" to write a worship song, but I stumbled upon this article and I thought it was interesting. So enjoy! It is from eHow.com. http://www.ehow.com/how_2312691_write-worship-song.html

How to Write a Worship Song

by Kim Linton

Writing a worship song.

Introduction

Writing a worship song is very similar to writing a secular song except for one very important difference: Your intended audience happens to include God. Worship songs can be written in any genre or style, as a hymn or chorus, or even a simple Bible verse set to music. No matter what style you chose for your worship song, the most important thing is it must come from the heart. Here are a few tips to help you write a great worship song that will encourage others to worship Jesus in a meaningful way.

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You'll Need
Musical Instrument
Recording Device
Bible
Paper
Pen

Instructions

Steps
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Step One
Pray. Ask God to inspire you. Many people can write lyrics, but few can write lyrics that are powerful, moving and anointed. Writing a worship song requires that you humble yourself before God while you bask in His majesty and glory. Only then will you be able to write a worship song that describes who He is and encourages others to join in His worship.

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Step Two
Write the melody. A worship song must be easy to sing. It should be written in a key that is not too high and not too low. Most people who worship in a church setting are not trained musicians. Your song should have a strong melody, not too many words, and simple phrasing. Everyone, young or old, male or female, should be able to sing your worship song easily.

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Step Three
Write the lyrics. Your lyrics should encourage people to worship God. Writing about personal experiences can be very powerful, but only if it ends with the attention being brought back to Jesus. A good worship song will touch people in a way that causes them to think about how awesome God is and, as a result, worship Him.

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Step Four
Add some scripture. Many worship songs are inspired by scripture. Using scripture when writing a worship song can help to encourage scripture memorization. Reading the Bible is a great way to get inspiration for your next worship song.

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Step Five
Write down your song. No matter how good your memory is most people will forget their lyrics if they are not written down. Also, inspiration for a worship song can come at the most unexpected time. Always keep a notepad with you so you can write down new ideas.

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Step Six
Record your song. Once you have your chord progression, melody, and lyrics, record your song to see how it flows. Playing back your worship song will allow you to identify any awkward phrasing or chord changes that might distract from the worship experience.

Tips & Warnings
Don't try to force a worship song. If your worship song is not birthed out of your love for God, it will be cold and meaningless. Take your time and let God bring it to you.