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Ideas For Great Song Opening Lines

  1. Open with a question, which makes the listener think.
  2. Open with a strong, bold statement.
  3. Open with a time frame, like the number of days or years something has happened.
  4. Open with a story.
  5. Open with a beautiful analogy or comparison.
  6. Use a contrast as an opening line.
  7. Use a line from a conversation to get the attention of the listener.

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  • The opening is highly important, so it should be carefully planned in advance
  • Keep the introduction very short, ideally just 1-2 sentences
  • Novices often make the mistake of either telling a story or apologizing, avoiding both
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