Free Chord Sheet Maker

Write chords over lyrics, transpose to any key, and print a clean chord sheet. No sign-up to build. A free account saves up to 3 charts.

  1. 1 Paste or type your lyrics
  2. 2 Refine the raw text: line breaks and sections
  3. 3 Tap a word, put a chord over it
  4. 4 Add strums and chord diagrams
  5. 5 Save, transpose, print or export
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Tap a word to select it, then build the chord on the keyboard below, or just type the chord name (e.g. Am7) on a physical keyboard. Tap a strum row to edit it.
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Chords over lyrics, the easy way

Guitar Scribble's chord sheet maker lets you build clean chord-over-lyrics sheets in your browser. Type the words, drop a chord in brackets where it lands, and the chord floats above the right syllable. Lines reflow to fit any screen, so your chart reads well on a phone, a tablet on a music stand, or a printed page.

🎵 Chords over lyrics

Paste your lyrics, tap a word, and put the chord right above it with the on-screen chord keyboard. No fiddly spacing or fixed-width fonts.

📋 Paste from Ultimate Guitar

Paste a chord sheet from Ultimate Guitar or any tab site (chord letters above the words) and it converts automatically: chords land over the right words, and [Verse]/[Chorus] headers become sections.

🔁 One-click transpose

Move the whole song up or down by half steps. Chords re-spell to the new key's sharps or flats automatically.

⚡ Fast chord entry

A diatonic quick row for your key puts the chords you'll actually use one tap away, plus every quality from maj7 to 13.

🥁 Strumming patterns

Build down/up strum patterns in a tap-to-toggle grid, with counts underneath, and drop them anywhere in the song.

🎸 Chords used up top

One switch adds a diagram row of every chord in the song, using your own saved fingerings from the Chord Diagram Maker when names match.

🎼 ChordPro friendly

Uses ChordPro brackets and directives underneath, so you can paste existing ChordPro songs straight in, and your old charts still work.

📄 Export to PDF & PNG

Download a clean, page-ready chord sheet with your current key applied, great for printing or sending to bandmates.

☁️ Your chart library

Save charts to your account (3 free, unlimited with Pro) and open them on any device.

How to make a chord chart

1. Paste your lyrics

Paste or type the words of the song into the lyrics box. Use blank lines between sections.

2. Tap a word, tap a chord

Tap the word where the chord lands, then build the chord on the keyboard (root, sharp/flat, quality) or hit one of the key's quick chords. You can also type chords in brackets, like [G]twinkle [D]little star.

3. Set the key, capo, and transpose

Enter the key so the quick chords match, add a capo if you use one, and use the transpose buttons to move the chart to a singer's range.

4. Add strums and diagrams

Insert strumming pattern rows where the feel changes, and flip on the chords-used switch to show every chord's diagram at the top of the sheet.

5. Save or export

Save it to your library to reuse on any device, or export a PDF or PNG to print or send to your bandmates.

Who it's for

Worship teams, cover bands, wedding bands, solo guitarists, ukulele players, and music teachers who want quick, readable chord-over-lyrics sheets they can transpose and print without wrestling with a word processor.

Frequently asked questions

Is the chord sheet maker free?

Yes. Build, transpose, and print for free with no sign-up. A free account saves up to 3 charts; Pro unlocks unlimited.

How do I put chords over the lyrics?

Type the lyrics, then place a chord in brackets right before the word it falls on, like [G]twinkle [D]little star. It renders above that word and the line wraps to fit.

Can I transpose to another key?

Yes. The transpose buttons move the whole chart by half steps and re-spell chords to the new key's convention.

Can I paste a chord sheet from Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Paste a sheet with chord letters on their own lines above the words (the format Ultimate Guitar and most tab sites use) and it converts automatically: each chord lands over the right word using the original alignment, and section headers like [Verse] and [Chorus] become section labels.

Does it support ChordPro?

Yes. It uses ChordPro brackets and directives like {title}, {key}, {capo}, and {start_of_chorus}, so existing ChordPro songs paste right in.

Can I use it for ukulele or piano?

Yes. Chord-over-lyrics charts work for any instrument. Enter your key and the palette adapts.